Base Plate Kit, Wiring, and Brake Kit for a 2000 Ford Ranger
Updated 11/03/2025 | Published 01/16/2025
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I’m changing my tow vehicle to afford Ranger. I have everything I need except the base plate the wiring and the breakaway. It is a 2000 Ford Ranger four-wheel-drive king cab
asked by: Andre C
Expert Reply:
Hey Andre, thanks for reaching out!
For wiring I recommend the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit # HM56004 and for a brake kit I recommend the Brake Buddy Classic 3 # HM39494 and pairing it with the Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400. These are reliable kits that are either at or below the average cost of these types of flat towing parts.
What tow bar do you have? I didn't include a base plate kit because these are tow bar specific so we need to make sure we get the right thing.
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Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
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Jon G.
11/3/2025
Hey Andre, what tow bar did you end up using with your Ford Ranger setup? Knowing that could help confirm the right base plate for your flat tow system. Your update could make it easier for others working on a similar setup.