tguthrie Report post Posted May 19, 2014 Does anyone know a good place to have a baseplate and wiring done on new dinghy anywhere in the Memphis, TN area? It will need to be a Blue Ox system and I have already checked the Blue Ox dealer in Memphis, but was not to impressed. Thanks for any suggestions. Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossboyer Report post Posted May 19, 2014 I have only worked with Roadmaster, but the instructions are very clear to do it your self if you have common tools. I have installed base plates on 4 autos. The worst was to drill a 7/16 hole. The first took 4 hours and the last one 2 1/2. The wiring is another story because wiring takes much longer. I do recommend using diodes vs. second light socket and bulbs in the tail and brake lights. Camping Worlds will do either or both, but may be pricy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted May 20, 2014 I'm installing a Blue Ox baseplate on my 2014 Jeep JKU Wrangler tomorrow. This will be my third install - 2011 Malibu, 2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ. The Jeep are easy. If your mechanically inclined and have a the necessary tools, its a doable DIY project. I prefer the separate bulb vs the diodes. I used diodes on the Malibu and they were a constant problem. I will install the M&G Engineering brake system next. Camping World has a special installation price if you purchase the baseplate from them. I believe its $29 or $39. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walt2137 Report post Posted May 28, 2014 I have installed at least 15 +- Roadmaster Brackets in the last 20 yrs including a few for friends but the last two I installed it sure is taking longer the older I get the harder it is get up and back down about 50 times for the install, takes a couple days for me to get over it. I need to hire someone to hand me tools and it would be a easy job. Its 4 Roadmaster Brackets in my shop now off of some of my toads and one that was never installed, a 2011 Flex, a 2010 Equinox, a 2011 Edge, and a little Ford Festiva bracket Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
