Roadmaster Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 2000 Chevy Tracker
Published 07/26/2016
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I have a Roadmaster Explorer Tow bar It has one and a half inch arms on it . I need the base plate for a 2000 Tracker , I not sure which base plate I need to fit the Tow Bar and my tracker The tow bar has a number on it , it is CW16671 if that will help. That is one and half channel arms that slide into the baseplate. Thanks.
asked by: William
Helpful Expert Reply:
The correct Roadmaster base plate kit for your 2000 Chevy Tracker is the part # 1012-1. This is compatilble with your Roadmaster Explorer tow bar.
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.
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
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
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