1997 Ford Ranger Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring

Name: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord
Brand: Roadmaster
SKU: RM-15267
Price: 146.94 USD
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Rating: 4.77038043478261 (2944 reviews)

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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

Shown on 2023 Ford Ranger

2944 reviews

Code: RM-15267

$146.94

Retail:$206.35

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Flat Tow Wiring Harness Specs:

Splices into Vehicle Wiring
Diode Kit
Universal Fit
7 Blade to 6 Round

Features:

This complete kit includes everything you need to connect your RV's tail, brake, and turn signal lights to your towed car. Diodes prevent damage from electrical feedback. Includes 7-way to 6-way coiled adapter cord and 6-way socket.

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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors

2944 reviews

Code: RM-154

$92.93

Retail:$117.98

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Flat Tow Wiring Harness Specs:

Splices into Vehicle Wiring
Diode Kit
Universal Fit
4 Flat

Features:

This wiring kit carries your RV's brake and turn signals to your towed car's tail lights. Diodes prevent damage from electrical feedback. Connects RV and towed car with 4-pole flat plugs. Includes installation hardware.

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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Straight Adapter Cord

Shown on 2021 Ford Ranger

2944 reviews

Code: RM-152-98146-7

$172.72

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Flat Tow Wiring Harness Specs:

Splices into Vehicle Wiring
Diode Kit
Universal Fit
7 Blade to 6 Round

Features:

This complete kit includes everything you need to carry your RV's brake and turn signals to your towed car's tail lights. Diodes prevent electrical feedback. The straight 7-to-6-wire adapter cord is ideal for tow bars with channel guides.

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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Hybrid Adapter Cord

2944 reviews

Code: RM-152-1676-7

$250.77

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Flat Tow Wiring Harness Specs:

Splices into Vehicle Wiring
Diode Kit
Universal Fit
7 Blade to 6 Round

Features:

This complete kit includes everything you need to carry your RV's brake and turn signals to your towed car's tail lights. Diodes prevent electrical feedback. The hybrid coiled/straight adapter cord is ideal for tow bars with channel guides.

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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 4-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit

137 reviews

Code: RM-15247

$149.73

Retail:$198.11

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Flat Tow Wiring Harness Specs:

Splices into Vehicle Wiring
Diode Kit
Universal Fit

Features:

Diode kit allows you to use your vehicle's tail lights and wiring system while preventing feedback from your RV. Wires 2-wire and 3-wire systems to operate as a combined lighting systems. Includes 7-wire to 4-wire Flexo-Coil electrical cord.

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Universal Magnetic Tow Lights - 20' Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector

193 reviews

Code: TL21RK

$54.83

Retail:$75.23

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Flat Tow Wiring Harness Specs:

Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
Removable Tail Light Kit
Universal Fit
4 Flat

Features:

Stick these heavy-duty magnetic lights on the back of your car and they'll stay there. Nice and secure, these are also the easiest way to get brake and turn signals on your towed car, trailer, or cargo carrier without doing any hardwiring.

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Universal Magnetic Tow Lights - Red LEDs - 20' Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector

193 reviews

Code: TLL21RK

$66.82

Retail:$75.66

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Flat Tow Wiring Harness Specs:

Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
Removable Tail Light Kit
Universal Fit
4 Flat

Features:

Stick these bright, efficient LED lights on the back of your car and plug them in - done. This is the easiest way to get brake and turn signals on your towed car, trailer, or cargo carrier without doing any hardwiring. Requires 4-pole flat plug.

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Roadmaster Universal Magnetic Tow Lights with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector

40 reviews

Code: RM-2120

$80.78

Retail:$100.15

You Save: 19%

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Flat Tow Wiring Harness Specs:

Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
Removable Tail Light Kit
Universal Fit
4 Flat

Features:

Stick these magnetic lights on the back of your car and plug them in - done. This is the easiest way to get brake and turn signals on your towed car, trailer, or cargo carrier without doing any hardwiring. Requires 4-pole flat plug.

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