Equipment Needed to Flat Tow 2001 Chevy Tracker Manual Transmission 2WD
Updated 07/01/2014 | Published 06/28/2014
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I have a 2013 Forest River Lexington Class B+ Can I tow a 2001 Tracker, manual transmission, rear wheel drive Tracker behind it?
asked by: Margaret
Expert Reply:
According to my research, the 2001 Chevy Tracker RWD w/ manual transmission is capable of being flat towed without modification, however it's not recommended to tow the vehicle above 55 mph.
Your motorhome would need a hitch and a trailer connector at the rear. For the vehicle, you'll need a tow bar, base plates, wiring so the vehicle taillights work along with those on the motorhome and a supplemental braking system.
The Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar, part # BX7380 is an excellent choice for a tow bar. It's reasonably priced but includes the safety cables and convenience features like the self-aligning arms so the vehicle you're towing doesn't need to be perfectly aligned to the motorhome in order to hook up.
Unless your Tracker has a brush guard on it, the Blue Ox # BX1636 base plate kit would work great.
For wiring, I'd recommend a wireless magnetic tow lamp system like part # LIW-LDTL.
I'd then recommend the Roadmaster # RM-9400 Even Brake braking system, a 12-volt outlet kit # RM-9332 is also recommended.
I've linked you to several of our flat towing help articles, which you'll hopefully find helpful.
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Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs
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- 5000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates
- Stores Separately
- Cables Not Included
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