Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2002 Chevy Tracker
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I have just purchased a 2002 Chevy Tracker ZR2 4x4 2 door convertible. This car has to be converted to a dinghy. Reading both installation manuals for the Blue Ox and Roadmaster it looks that installation of the Roadmaster seems simpler than the Blue Ox the latter talking about drilling etc. My tow vehicle is a 30foot Class A, weighing over 20.000 lb. empty. The combination will only be operated in the states of Arizona and maybe New Mexico NO California. The RV is equipped with a brake controller. Instead you telling me everything I need over the phone, please the list into my e-mail so I can show it to my workshop prior to installation. As soon as they see it and verify that they can do the installation, I will place the order with you. If I left anything out, please e-mail. - Thanks
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The Roadmaster base plate kit part # 1012-1 is confirmed as a fit for your 2002 Chevy Tracker and would work well.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles. Brake controllers are for trailer brakes and would not work for flat towing your vehicle.
Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.
I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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