Tow Bar Wiring to Flat Tow a 1996 Geo Tracker Behind an RV
Question:
My research seems to say that my 1996 Tracker has a separate tail light system. Can this wiring harness be used to wire it to be towed by my RV? I already have a 4 wire running from the engine compartment to the back end so that I can plug in some magnetic trailer lights and then plug the front end into the RV 4 wire plug. I would like to have things hard wired so that I can get rid of the magnetic lights. Thanks for any help you can offer.
asked by: Julie
Expert Reply:
Yes, from what I see your 1996 Geo Tracker does indeed have a separate wiring system. But wiring harness # HM41245 is designed only for the Tracker to tow a trailer and not for the Tracker to be towed behind an RV. You will need a different wiring harness.
There aren't any vehicle specific tow bar harnesses that will plug into your Tracker so I recommend using a diode kit # RM-154. This will make it so that the lighting will be done by the Tracker's tail lights (powered from the RV via the 4-Way you are already using).
I have linked a video of an example installation. It won't be the exact same on your Tracker but the video will provide you with a good idea of how it works.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Base Plate for Tow Bar
- Shop: Bulldog BX1 Gooseneck Coupler - Adjustable Height - Square - 3" Ball - 40,000 lbs
- Shop: Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Shop: Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Search Results: 1 14 to 2" adapter
- Search Results: 1 14 to 2"
- Search Results: 55999
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Search Results: clear led trailer lights
- Search Results: trailer lights
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Shop: Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Shop: Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Shop: Trailer Hitch Adapter - 1-1/4" to 2" Hitch - 4-1/2" Drop/5" Rise - 6-1/2" L
- Search Results: carrier with ramp
- Search Results: hitch adapters
- Shop: Gooseneck Hitch
- Article: RV and Camper Types, RV Classes
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Video: Choosing the Right Brake Controller
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Q&A: Replacement Clearance Lights Needed for GLO-BRITE 122R and 122Y Lights
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Video: Tow Ready 4-Pole Mounting Bracket Installation
on Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
