It is possible that there could be some drilling involved when installing Roadmaster Base Plates, # 305-1, if a hole for the included hardware is not present. Otherwise, if that hole is present, it is bolt on application. There should not be any machining that needs to be done or special requirements. As long as you take your time on the bumpy washboard road, there should not be any problems.
For a compatible tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster Tracker, # RM-020. You will also need safety... view full answer...
For your 1997 Nissan Pickup you would need a base plate kit, tow bar, lighting and safety cables to tow your pickup. We have Roadmaster Base Plates part # 317-2 for your vehicle which are custom base plate brackets that attach to your Nissan pickup's frame to provide fixed attachment points for your tow bar. You will not need any other parts or fabrication to install the base plates.
For a tow bar you can use the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar, part # RM-020, which you reference. Part # 63180... view full answer...
To flat tow a vehicle behind a motor home you will need base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking.
For a 1996 Nissan Pickup there are several base plates available. For a 2 or 4 wheel drive model you can use fixed base plates # 317-2 and they will always be visible at the front of the vehicle. Or you could use removable base plates # 317-1 and once the arms are removed they will be basically invisible.
Either base plate set will be compatible with all Roadmaster... view full answer...
The Hopkins Vehicle Wiring Harness, # HM43505, is for the Nissan if it were towing a trailer and needed to power the trailer lights. Instead, there are a couple of different options for when you are towing the Nissan and need lights.
Since you mentioned that you wanted to power the Nissan lights, you will want to use a diode kit, # RM-154. Installing this kit will put the turn signals and brake lights on the same bulb and the running lights will be on a separate bulb. If you want the turn... view full answer...
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