Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1996 Geo Tracker
Published 01/25/2017
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Question:
Want use the Curt 19745 tow bar to connect to my 1996 Geo Tracker 2 Door. What Base Plate would adapt to a C 19745? Thinking of a Blue Ox BX 3508,but would need adapters of some kind. Thanks-Need some help.
asked by: Jim J
Expert Reply:
You would need to have an all flat metal bumper on your 1996 Geo Tracker for the Curt tow bar part # C19745 to be able to connect. Since your vehicle does not have that you would need to go a different route.
You would need to install a base plate kit. For that you would need the part # 118-15. For a lower priced tow bar we have the Roadmaster part # RM-020 which would be an excellent option.
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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Curt Adjustable Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Mount
- Fixed - Binding
- Steel
- 5000 lbs
- Stores Separately
- Cables Not Included
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