Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1994 Ford Ranger
Published 07/15/2016
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Question:
What connection should I use on 1994 Ranger? Can it fit beneath the front bumper or do I have to cut the bumper. Which tow bar do you recommend .... low cost is important. I will tow it behind 35 ft motor home and want to be safe.
asked by: DR. B
Expert Reply:
The most economical base plate kit for your 1994 Ford Ranger is going to be the Roadmaster part # 435-1. Then for a tow bar the Stowmaster would be a great choice part # RM-501. For safety chains you would need part # RM-643.
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.
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.
There really isn't a way to flat tow a vehicle cheaply, but the parts I mentioned are at a great price relatively and will still do the job well.
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