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• Roadmaster Base Plate Kit for a 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4-Door
  Hey Don, thanks for reaching out! The # 118-8 Roadmaster base plate kit only fits the 2-Door version of the 1997 Suzuki Sidekick. Since you have a 4-Door you need part # 1007-2 instead. I'm not sure what the nuance is between the 2-Door and 4-Door fitments, but since there is a fit for your model we don't have to worry too much about it. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 1998 Chevy Tracker
  Yes, your 1998 Chevy Tracker with a manual transmission can be flat towed. You will need the following parts tow bar, safety cables, base plate kit, wiring harness, supplemental braking system, and potentially a high low adapter. I have listed everything you will need below along with any installation videos we may have. There are two different options for base plate kits depending on whether or not your Tracker has two or four doors and you will also need an adapter. Tow Bar and Safety...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1998 Chevy Tracker Behind an RV
  To flat tow your 1998 Chevy Tracker 2-door you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For base plates you can use XL base plates # 118-15 if you want to be able to remove the draw-bar arms or # 118-8 for fixed base plates that will always bee visible and present at the front of the vehicle. For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Falcon 2 # RM-520. But if you wanted to save some money you could use the Tracker tow bar # RM-020. If you go...
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• Economical Flat Towing Setup Recommendation for a 1998 Chevy Tracker
  For an economical base plate for your 1998 Chevy Tracker you would want the part # 118-8. I attached a set of install instructions for you to check out to see if you think you would be up for the install. For an economical tow bar you would want the Tracker part # RM-020. 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 bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into...
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• Where do Safety Chains Attach with Roadmaster Base Plate 118-8
  With the Roadmaster base plate kit part # 118-8 you actually will want to connect the safety cables like part # RM-643 to the frame of the vehicle so that in case of a problem with the base plate the cable would bypass that and connect to the frame and still be able to grab something. So look on the frame for an opening that you could snag the hook of the chain onto.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1997 Geo Tracker 2-Door Behind a Motor Home
  For Roadmaster base plates # 118-8 for your 2-door 1997 Geo Tracker you can use any Roadmaster tow bar. The most popular tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. But if you were looking for something a little more cost effective you could use the Tracker tow bar to tow your Tracker, # RM-020. You will also need safety cables, # RM-643. Next you will need lighting. I recommend going with a magnetic kit like # RM-2120 This kit will bypass the vehicle wiring. And finally, most states now require...
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• 1997 Geo Tracker Demco Base Plate Adapter for Use with Roadmaster Falcon II Tow Bar
  The Demco base plate you mentioned, part # DM9518016, does not fit your 1997 Geo Tracker but it does fit 1989 through 1995 model years. For the 1997 Tracker 2-door we offer Demco Base plate # DM9517023. With this base plate you can use Roadmaster's Falcon II Tow Bar # RM-520 by adding adapter kit # DM9523036.
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• Tow Bar Base Plate for 1997 Geo Tracker 2-Door 4 X 4 for Use With Draw-Tite Tow Bar
  We offer three different base plate kits for your 1997 Geo Tracker 2-Door that will fit as long as your Tracker is not equipped with brush guards. The link provided will take you to our page for all base plate kits. Roadmaster offers a choice of fixed-arm and removable-arm types. Removable arms allow the vehicle to retain more of its stock appearance when not being flat-towed and will help reduce bumps on your shins. Roadmaster # 118-15 has removable arms; the more cost-effective part...
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• Base Plates For 2-Door Geo Tracker For StowMaster Tow Bar
  The correct base plates for your 2-door 1997 Geo Tracker to use with your Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar # RM-501 are the following: - Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 118-8 Along with the base plates you'll also need safety chains, wiring, and a brake system for your Tracker. For the wiring and safety chains (along with a storage bag) use the Roadmaster Accessory Kit for StowMaster Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring # RM-9252. Then for a supplemental braking system I would go with...
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• Base Plate Kit for a Geo Tracker
  In order to make the correct recommendation I need to know the year, make, and model of your Geo Tracker and if it is the 2-door or 4-door body style. Base plate kits are vehicle specific and you need to make sure you get the correct one for your specific vehicle; otherwise it will not fit. Base Plate Kits for Geo Trackers by Year Year Base Plate Kit 1989-1995 # 118-1 1996-19998 4-Door # 1007-2 1996-1998 2-Door # 118-8 1999-2004 ...
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• Is Roadmaster Stowmaster Base Plate Kit Compatible with Standard/Classic Base Plate Kits
  Yes, the Roadmaster Stowmaster part # RM-501 that you referenced is compatible with the base plate kit part # 118-8 that you referenced which is a "classic" or "standard" style of Roadmaster base plate.
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• Base Plate Recommendation for 1997 Geo Tracker 4 Door 4WD
  For your 1997 4WD 4-Door Geo Tracker, the Roadmaster XL Base Plate # 1007-2 provides a custom fit. The base plate you referenced, # 118-8, works only for the 2-door models of the 1997 Geo Tracker. For this item, there is no welding required and it is a vehicle-specific base plate that ensures a perfect fit for your Tracker. It is compatible with Quick Disconnects and all Roadmaster tow bars. I have included a photo showing a close-up view of how this product will fit on your vehicle. I...
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• Does Roadmaster Base Plate Kit 118-8 Work with All Terrain Tow Bar RM-522
  Yes the Roadmaster tow bar part # RM-522 does work with the base plate kit part # 118-8 that you referenced.
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• Can Draw-Tite Base Plates Be Moved From a 2006 Saturn Ion to a 1996 Geo Tracker
  I know that Draw-Tite used to offer a car-mounted tow bar, which used base plates that were bolted directly to the vehicle. Is this the tow bar style you have? If so, this tow bar uses universal brackets, so you would be able to move the brackets from one vehicle to another. Our part # 63180 is basically the new version of this tow bar. Be aware that the # 63180 tow bar is rated for towing speeds up to 45 MPH only. I would recommend inspecting the base plates and making sure they are still...
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• Is Adapter Needed for Roadmaster Classic Base Plate to Connect to Roadmaster Tow Bar
  With the Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit part # 118-8 that you referenced you will need to use a tow bar that has a quick disconnect crossbar like the Stowmaster part # RM-501. No other hardware or brackets would be needed to make the connection.
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