The hitch is available for about $170. Kurt is a major name brand.
http://www.thehitchstore.com/class-iii- ... fgod6jAA5wYou gotta drill 4 1/2" holes and install 4 bolts and nuts to attach the hitch to your vehicle.
http://www.thehitchstore.com/images/doc ... 90-INS.pdfI got one of these controllers and it works just fine:
http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/p-6 ... oller.aspx Not that difficult to install but it does take a fused connection to your battery, a tap off of your brake light switch, ground, and a wire from the brake controller to your hitch connection. Not rocket science but daunting if you've no experience.
Here's a round Dexter axle with brakes for $325. Note springs hardware are not included.
http://www.theoempartsstore.com/product ... 754&page=1You haven't mentioned a draw bar, ball, or plug and socket but they're pretty inexpensive. Soooo, less the stuff noted yer talking about $625 (a bit more as you'll need a fuse carrier and some wire so say $650 total) in parts. About the only thing you'll need to add is a bracket to hold the wiring socket to your vehicle. I'm sure an RV supply store had ready make brackets for a few $.
You do need a few tools to install the stuff but, unless you're really not a tool guy, you should have the stuff required. If you don't any competent mechanic should be able to install all of this (if you have all the materials for them) in a morning or afternoon. Even at $80/hour yer right around $300 for a "professional" installation.
Pushing your car to its limits just isn't a smart thing to do. I wouldn't tow a trailer over about 500# with small to medium car w/o brakes. It's simply not worth it should something unexpected happen.
Better to know you've done all you can ahead of time than to wish you'd done more after the fact.
The opinions in this post are my own. My comments are directed to those that might like an alternative approach to those already espoused.There is the right way,the wrong way,the USMC way, your way, my way, and the highway.
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