Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2003 Chevy Tracker with a Duncan Towmatic II Tow Bar
Question:
Have a TowMatic II tow bar. What do we need to attach and use this tow bar on the Tracker?
asked by: Allan K
Expert Reply:
In order to use your Duncan Towmatic II tow bar with Roadmaster base plates on your 2003 Chevy Tracker you will need adapter # RM-038. The base plates for your Tracker are # 1012-1. To use them with the adapter you will also need Quick Disconnects # RM-201.
If you do not already have safety cables you will need a set, # RM-643. For lighting you can use a simple magnetic set such as # RM-2120. For a more permanent solution use a diode kit # RM-15267. And in either case it looks like you will need to pull a fuse to flat tow the Tracker. Consult the vehicle owner's manual to confirm. To make removing power to the fuse as easy as flipping a switch I recommend fuse bypass # RM76511.
You may also need a high/low adapter to keep the tow bar level. I have linked a help article showing how to measure and a link to the high/low adapters we carry.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the preferred systems for our installers and what I recommend is the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO proportional system, # SM99251. It will apply 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.
The # RM-88400 relay is required to prevent the towed vehicle's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV when applying the brakes during a turn. The relay is not required when using magnetic tow lights.
Be sure to consult your vehicle owners manual for specific information on flat towing the vehicle. I have also included some helpful links to our series of help articles on flat towing for you.
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Duncan Towmatic II, Karbar, and EazAligner 2000 Tow Bar Adapter Bracket for Roadmaster Base Plates
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Replacement Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit
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