Recommended Base Plates For 2002 Ford Ranger

Updated 01/02/2015 | Published 01/01/2015

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(2125)

$575.00

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(2125)

$575.00

Replacement Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit

(47)

$80.67

Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs

(148)

$960.00

RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs

(656)

$70.97

Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(56)

$1930.00

Universal Magnetic Tow Lights - Red LEDs - 20' Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector

(200)

$64.38

Question:

I need help with a base plant and what else I will need for my tow bar.I got a used one on Crigeslist and really dont know how you hook up the base plate to the tow bar.I have a stow master tow bar and brack pro for our Ford range 2002 manual.I think I need a 481 base plate. How does that attach to the tow bar.What lights do I need and can I use the magnet lights? I need to get done before our trip in Feb. Any help will do to get me going in the right direction!! Thank you

asked by: Sandy

Helpful Expert Reply:

If your 2002 Ford Ranger is an XL or XLT model, I recommend are the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 483-1. These feature removable drawbars which make the baseplates almost invisible when removed. If you have a Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar like part # RM-501, it will attach to the base plates with the plate on the towbar crossbar.

If you need the Quick Disconnect Kit for your StowMaster tow bar the part you need is part # RM-201.

If you have the Edge model, the base plates would be part # 477-1.

I have attached a product review video for the StowMaster you can check out.

You will need safety cables like part # RM-643. These vinyl-coated cables are coiled so they do not drag on the ground.

For lighting you can use the magnetic lights like the Optronics Tow Bar Wiring, part # TLL21RK. These will give you lights needed for towing without having to tap into the vehicle wiring.

Most states now require a supplemental brake system. I recommend the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Proportional Braking System, part # RM-9400.

I have attached some helpful articles about flat-towing you can check out.