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12-31-2015, 01:26 PM
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Base plate
I'm in Central Florida, bought a new car wondering if anybody in the area can recommend somewhere to have a base plate installed.
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12-31-2015, 01:56 PM
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Usually an RV Dealer's service can get it done. IMHO, stay away from Camping World. Where in central FL, are you?
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12-31-2015, 02:00 PM
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I'm in the Orlando area. Thank you for your reply I'm looking for a place that will do a good job
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12-31-2015, 02:16 PM
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The biggest problem you are going to have is scheduling. You might even try a body shop.
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12-31-2015, 03:14 PM
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Avoid RV One (aka Orlando RV)
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01-06-2016, 09:23 AM
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When I purchased my 2005 Jeep last Aug, I could not find anyone other than the RV places, I decided to do it myself. Wasn't that difficult on the Jeep, what kind of car do you need to install it on?
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01-06-2016, 12:07 PM
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Its a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. So far I've priced Blue Ox with everything lights and all under $4,000.
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01-06-2016, 01:43 PM
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Is that including auxiliary braking system too?
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01-06-2016, 02:18 PM
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Steve, Give Rentz Trailer Sales a call. They are in Hudson and did mine last Sept. Good price and honest people. 727 863-2700. You can wait on it if you have the time or leave it and pick up later. I got there when they opened and was out by 1:00. They installed a Roadmaster base plate, diodes for the lights and all the wiring. I already had a Brake Buddy and a Falcon2 tow bar.
http://rentztrailers.com/
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01-06-2016, 02:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stevelah
Its a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. So far I've priced Blue Ox with everything lights and all under $4,000.
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Not trying to change your mind, but take a look at the Roadmaster Off Road series (I'd go with the 10K hitch because you never know  (either with their onebrake or a Air Force one).
We have been doing a LOT of research and this setup seems to give you the best bang for the buck.
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01-06-2016, 03:56 PM
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X2 what Bob says. The Falcon and Brake Buddy were aired for $500 so i couldn't pass them up. The all terrain is easier to unhook if you are not level and the Airforce One users your air brakes.
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01-06-2016, 03:59 PM
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Now that i read it again i think the O.P. only needs the base plate since he bought a new toad
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01-06-2016, 04:19 PM
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Now that i read it again i think the O.P. only needs the base plate since he bought a new toad
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Did you read his other posts for a says its going to cost almost $4,000. that seems to be a lot if it doesn't also include a tow bar.
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01-06-2016, 04:30 PM
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We just purchased a CR-V. Decided to tackle the install of the base plate myself. I have about 900.00 between the base plate and a Blue Ox Aventa.
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01-06-2016, 04:33 PM
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Quote:
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Did you read his other posts for a says its going to cost almost $4,000. that seems to be a lot if it doesn't also include a tow bar.
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X2 Dan - that was my impression. If the OP is paying $4K for a Base Plate he can have the base plate of his choice, purchased from me and shipped overnight for $2000 - half-price, such a deal! 
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01-06-2016, 05:23 PM
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Quote:
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We just purchased a CR-V. Decided to tackle the install of the base plate myself. I have about 900.00 between the base plate and a Blue Ox Aventa.
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Joe, I hope that your CRV is older then 2015. In 2015, the CRV got a CVT tranny and is no longer towable on all fours. I have a 2013 and done the baseplate and also on a friend's. Its a little tricky getting the nose off.
Good Luck - Hank
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01-06-2016, 06:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dan-nickie
Did you read his other posts for a says its going to cost almost $4,000. that seems to be a lot if it doesn't also include a tow bar.
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I just realized that. $4000 is a lot for a baseplate. Guessing he needs it all.
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01-06-2016, 06:16 PM
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That price includes base plate tow bar lighting system and brake buddy.
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01-06-2016, 06:17 PM
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Was told if I am going to the RV show in Tampa might get a better deal from Blue Ox dealer
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01-06-2016, 06:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by I-RV
Joe, I hope that your CRV is older then 2015. In 2015, the CRV got a CVT tranny and is no longer towable on all fours. I have a 2013 and done the baseplate and also on a friend's. Its a little tricky getting the nose off.
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It's a 2013 Hank. I do do a little research every once in a while. 
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