I thought I should report what my wife and I finally did regarding towing our 2014 Ford Focus four wheels down. First it was clear that we needed a 4 inch drop receiver. Then our local RV shop, owned by a friend, recommended Ready Brake from NSA Products, a mechanical yet proportional brake system that requires no power and mounts in line with the Blue OX alpha tow bar and base plate. The last item I added my self was a battery cutoff switch purchased from Tractor Supply. I'll attach photos of the base plate installation appearance, the battery cutoff switch, and the Ready Break.
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