Baseplate install seems a big deal...

[kannonvaggon]

We had no problems with the installation of B/O baseplate done at Kings Campers in Wausau, Wisconsin. They took all day to do the job but it was done apparently quite well. They stated they could probably do the next Smart in about a half day.

[fortow]

I installed the Blue Ox baseplate myself. It took a whole day as well, but if done again the time would be cut to 1/2-2/3 the time. There were a few problems that had to be overcome and that is what was most time comsuming. Since then they have modified the brackets which would eliminate one of the problems.

It isn't the easiest of installations, but anyone with the right equipment and some mechanical experience could do it. Two people are required for some aspects of the job.

[bcope01]

Originally Posted by fortow

I installed the Blue Ox baseplate myself. It took a whole day as well, but if done again the time would be cut to 1/2-2/3 the time. There were a few problems that had to be overcome and that is what was most time comsuming. Since then they have modified the brackets which would eliminate one of the problems.

It isn't the easiest of installations, but anyone with the right equipment and some mechanical experience could do it. Two people are required for some aspects of the job.

I installed the Roadmaster bracket/baseplate myself and your installation description above for the Blue Ox can be applied word-for-word to the Roadmaster.

[fortow]

Originally Posted by bcope01

I installed the Roadmaster bracket/baseplate myself and your installation description above for the Blue Ox can be applied word-for-word to the Roadmaster.

Ah, so the Roadmaster may really not be much easier as has been reported.

Anyway, I'm happy that I did it myself since I know exactly how it was done and what the problems were. Saved a bit of cash as well.

[rbro59]

Hey fortow, I just received my Roadmaster baseplate today and I and a buddy plan on installing it next Tues. Just wanted to know if there were any special tools needed to make the install. Always a good idea to ask someone who has installed one for any advice.

[fortow]

Originally Posted by rbro59

Hey fortow, I just received my Roadmaster baseplate today and I and a buddy plan on installing it next Tues. Just wanted to know if there were any special tools needed to make the install. Always a good idea to ask someone who has installed one for any advice.

I didn't install the Roadmaster, it was the Blue Ox.

Don't you have the installation manual? It should outline what is required.

[a2jack]

Originally Posted by fortow

I didn't install the Roadmaster, it was the Blue Ox.

Don't you have the installation manual? It should outline what is required.

Nice answer...Real helpful. This is a classic example of why new people are reluctant to post on this forum. A2Jack.

[TJ2251]

I installed the Roadmaster by myself, and it does take about twice as long as their suggested time (8 hrs for me) but I work slow and careful. IF you have a good basic mechanical ability it's not all that bad. The instructions make it look intimidating. Drilling the holes in the bumper support (need more than two hands) and for the side braces (tight fit )were the hardest part. Had my car completely apart in about 1 1/2 hours. If I remember correctly, the reassembly instructions tell you to go to the wrong step to start the reassembly, omitting the crash sensors and one or two other steps, so if you go Roadmaster, just go slow and watch what you're doing. The finished install is REALLY clean looking, almost unnoticeable. It will save you $500 to $700 by doing it yourself. - Someone who's been there.

[fortow]

Originally Posted by a2jack

Nice answer...Real helpful. This is a classic example of why new people are reluctant to post on this forum. A2Jack.

I beg your pardon!

I stated that I did not install the Roadmaster baseplate and therefor do not have the information that the poster required. He mistakenly thought that I had installed the baseplate that he had purchased. I have posted many times before about the Blue Ox, and will be very willing to help with the information at my disposal. In this instance I did not have what he requested. The manual that came with my baseplate illustrated what the procedures were, ergo my comments about the Roadmaster manual.

My desire is to provide information and advice when I post.

What on earth is your motivation for posting such an ad hominum attack?
I might add that the type of unsolicited attack that you posted is actually a reason why a person might be reluctant to post any helpful advice or information to these forums.

[a2jack]

Originally Posted by fortow

I beg your pardon!
tow
I stated that I did not install the Roadmaster baseplate and therefor do not have the information that the poster required. He mistakenly thought that I had installed the baseplate that he had purchased. I have posted many times before about the Blue Ox, and will be very willing to help with the information at my disposal. In this instance I did not have what he requested. The manual that came with my baseplate illustrated what the procedures were, ergo my comments about the Roadmaster manual.

My desire is to provide information and advice when I post.

What on earth is your motivation for posting such an ad hominum attack?
I might add that the type of unsolicited attack that you posted is actually a reason why a person might be reluctant to post any helpful advice or information to these forums.

Fortow. This has been an ongoing discussion on the Suggestions and comments form, this site. http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/for...s-total-25110/.

Although you may not have meant the reply to come off so harsh. It did sound as if you were putting the poster down for asking for feedback and not reading the instruction sheet.

We all need to read what we write before hitting the send button. That includes me. Sorry you took my post as an attack and I do apologize to you

Fortow. You are a regular poster here, as am I, and we get banged form time to time, but come back for more. A newbie just goes away. A2Jack