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Old 06-23-2017, 01:12 PM   #16
pstandiford
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 35SF
State: Missouri
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Originally Posted by Tfryman View Post
I keep shaking my head at this "cost difference". How much does a new tow dolly cost? Northern Tool has one for $1100 but you can spend up to $2500 for one.

I equipped my 2016 Chevy Sonic for flat tow with:
Roadmaster Base Plate -$345
Roadmaster Taillight Wiring Kit - $56
Reese Tow Bar - $82
Curt Safety Cables W/Hooks (2 Sets) - $40
MaxxHaul 5000 Lb Adjustable Drop Hitch - $30

Total Cost - $553

Now this doesn't include a braking system, but neither do the cheap tow dollies. Before we head out over the mountains I'll add the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System for $900 which will put the total at $1453.

Also the above prices don't include labor, but that's the advantage to always doing things yourself, not to mention you know the system better and you know the quality of the work done.


I agree. Ours cost $2200 new installed. Etrailer installs for free. That was with the brake. I could have purchased the parts on eBay for much less but didn't want to do the install. The tow dolly was $1000 slightly used with surge brake so the cost was double. But in my opinion it was worth it.
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