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10-31-2017, 02:25 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2014 Hurricane 34E
State: Alabama
Posts: 286
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Who best to install baseplate and brakes?
Good morning, nacelle must be removed for install. 2016 Forde Edge.
OEM, aftermarket, RV dealer?
Thx, Dennis.
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10-31-2017, 03:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Redwood
Model: 36FB
State: Arizona
Posts: 1,766
THOR #3610
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Budman
Good morning, nacelle must be removed for install. 2016 Forde Edge.
OEM, aftermarket, RV dealer?
Thx, Dennis.
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I think more information would be very helpful. Brakes on the Ford Edge or some brand of rv? Not sure what "nacelle" is.
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Sold '13 Thor Redwood 36 FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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10-31-2017, 04:03 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2014 Hurricane 34E
State: Alabama
Posts: 286
THOR #6181
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Blue Ox baseplate and possible the brakes and wiring installed.
Nacelle: a streamlined housing or tank for something on the outside of an aircraft or motor vehicle.
All for the Ford Edge.
But, I guess in the instructions it's called a fascia. Ok, instructions were too large a file. The fascia or nacelle is the whole plastic piece that covers the front end. Holds headlites, turn signals, grill etc.
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10-31-2017, 04:58 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 32A
State: Florida
Posts: 1,873
THOR #2829
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Tossing around the same question for my new 2017 Explorer... (assuming I want the option to tow it instead of the Jeep at times).
I had RV dealer do the Jeep but it wasn't 'new' and I was in a different state at the time - so can't use same option now.
Don't have an established relationship with RV dealer here yet.
On my list to get a price from Ford dealer - and see how much they want.
I'd consider eTrailer if I were closer to them.
Bottom line - needs to be someone you trust to do the work -regardless of who they are.
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Not yet retired...
Florida (Michigan transplant)
2014 Hurricane 32A
2000 Infinity (previous)
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10-31-2017, 05:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 24TX (Formerly)
State: California
Posts: 1,459
THOR #5821
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Find an RV Tech that has done a lot of them. No substitute for experience!!!! Talk to other RV'ers in your area, it may wind up being a mobile tech. I used a mobile tech when I had my car and motorhome set up, which included installing a braking system too. He never missed a beat, got everything done when he said he would, damaged nothing, and in twelve years have never had a problem with any of it.
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10-31-2017, 11:39 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,916
THOR #1589
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You need to shop around and compare estimates and reputations. I installed the US Gear brake system on our first toad, not all that difficult with instructions. Didn't feel equipped to install the baseplate or connect the lights.
We had a shop remove it all from our first toad and installed on our current toad. Was glad I hired that part out, as not only did they have to remove the bumper, but also cut holes in the grill. I would have considered a mobile tech if I didn't have a competent and affordable RV shop nearby.
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11-01-2017, 02:44 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Illinois
Posts: 212
THOR #5112
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i do these things myself.its all fairly simple.
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