Expert Answers about Chevrolet Tracker
- Tow Bar Lighting Recommendation for a 1999 Chevy Tracker
- For tow bar lighting for your 1999 Chevy Tracker we have a solution, but not one that is a custom install like the TowDaddy that will plug inline with the vehicle taillights.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front...
view full answer... - Flat Towing Wiring Options for 2002 Chevy Tracker
- To see the various recommended wiring options for flat towing your 2002 Chevy Tracker, click the provided link.
The most simple option would be a magnetic mount light set-up like part # RM-2120. A magnetic mount system has the advantage of remaining completely independent of the wiring system of the Tracker, which would keep the wiring of the Tracker completely isolated from the wiring of the RV.
A more permanent solution would be a Roadmaster 6-Diode Universal Wiring Kit, # 154-792-118158....
view full answer... - Replacement Soft Top Recommendation for a 1998 Chevy Tracker
- The Pavement Ends Replay Soft Top # PE5138015 will fit your 1998 Chevy Tracker, but it does not have a sunroof so you would lose that feature.
This will work with your factory bow system and all of the windows can zip out.
view full answer... - Economical Flat Towing Setup Recommendation for a 1998 Chevy Tracker
- For an economical base plate for your 1998 Chevy Tracker you would want the part # 118-8. I attached a set of install instructions for you to check out to see if you think you would be up for the install.
For an economical tow bar you would want the Tracker part # RM-020.
For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-155, and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into...
view full answer... - Does Bestop Replace a Top part # B5136601 Fit 2000 Chevy Tracker with Factory Roof Hardware
- The Bestop Replace a Top part # B5136601 that you referenced is designed to fit the factory top hardware of your 2000 Chevy Tracker and comes with everything needed to attach to the factory-original hardware.
The picture does not show the different sections well, but this replacement does have a front and rear section for the roof.
view full answer... - Folding Cargo Carrier Recommendation for a 1999 Chevrolet Tracker with a Rear Mount Spare Tire
- When choosing a cargo carrier for your 1999 Chevrolet Tracker with a rear mounted spare tire, you will want to find one important measurement. You will want to find the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the rearmost part of your spare tire. This will tell us how much clearance you will need to clear the spare tire. I have attached a photo showing where to take this measurement.
Two cargo carriers that may work for you are the Pro Series 20 x 48 inch Cargo Carrier, # 6502,...
view full answer... - How to Flat Tow a Vehicle Level with a Car Mounted Tow Bar
- It sounds like the problem you are trying to fix is that your tow bar does not sit level while your vehicle is being flat towed. Since you have a Roadmaster Stowmaster part # RM-501 that is a ball mount style tow bar all you would need to do level the setup would be to get the correct ball mount.
Without knowing what it would take to level your tow bar the best recommendation I can make would be to check out the help article I attached that details how to pick out the correct rise/drop...
view full answer... - Replacement Equalizer and Hanger Recommendation to Replace EQE1
- For a kit that comes with the same size equalizer as the # TREQE1 that you have that also includes bushings, hangers, and a hanger bolt you'd want the # APT3HD. This also comes with shackles and everything else needed so you'd be set with just the one part number.
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1998 Chevy Tracker Behind an RV
- To flat tow your 1998 Chevy Tracker 2-door you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking.
For base plates you can use XL base plates # 118-15 if you want to be able to remove the draw-bar arms or # 118-8 for fixed base plates that will always bee visible and present at the front of the vehicle.
For a compatible tow bar I recommend the Falcon 2 # RM-520. But if you wanted to save some money you could use the Tracker tow bar # RM-020. If you go...
view full answer... - Tint Percent for Rampage Replacement Soft Top for Chevy Tracker
- The only replacement tops we have for your 1999 Chevy Tracker have tinted windows like the Rampage Replacement Soft Top Fabric # RA98935. The tint is DOT legal though which means it's not super dark at all. The tint is 31 percent which is legal in the US.
view full answer... - Does Rampage Replacement Top for 2004 Chevy Tracker Have Sunroof
- The install picture you referenced for the Rampage top part # RA98935 (which is a fit for your 2004 Chevy Tracker) does not show an actual install picture of this top. It's listed as a "typical photo" which means it's designed to give you an idea what it would look like but there would be variances.
The Bestop part # B5136601 which also is a fit for your 2004 Chevy Tracker does not have a sunroof option either.
view full answer... - Hardware To Secure Spare Tire To the Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier
- In order to secure a spare wheel/tire to the Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier part # C31006 you can use the Trailer Wheel Bolts part # RG02-020 with the Trailer Wheel Lug Nut part # CE11051 which bolt have 1/2"-20 threads. They do not really offer any lug nuts with coarse 1/2"-13 threads so this will be your best option.
view full answer... - Flat Towing 2000 Chevy Tracker
- According to what I read in the owner's manual on page # 4-44, 2WD Tracker models aren't supposed to be flat towed, even if they are equipped with a manual transmission. Doing so will damage the transmission. A 4WD model may be flat towed by shifting the transfer case into Neutral and placing the automatic transmission in Park or a manual transmission in 2nd. It's recommended to stop every 200 miles or so and start the vehicle in order to keep the transfer case lubricated.
view full answer... - Coupler Style Tow Bar for Use with Roadmaster Base Plates on a 2004 Chevy Tracker
- You are looking for the Roadmaster StowMaster tow bar # RM-501. I have linked a video review of this tow bar for you. The base plates you have, # 1012-1, are compatible with all Roadmaster tow bars which I have also linked for you.
view full answer... - Tow Bar Wiring kit Recommendation For 2001 Chevrolet Tracker Towed By Motorhome
- The tow bar wiring I recommend for your 2001 Tracker is part # 154-792-118158.
This kit includes the diodes needed as well as all of the hardware you need to install. I have attached a drawing you can check out that shows how this diode kit is installed.
To connect the vehicle 4-way to your motorhome I recommend the Blue Ox 7-Wire to 4-Wire, part # BX88254.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch And Wiring Recommendations For 2002 Chevrolet Tracker For Towing Small Trailer
- Since you said you are planning on towing a small trailer with brakes behind your 2002 Chevrolet Tracker, I will make recommendations for all of the items you will need.
First, the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # C13517 is a good choice for a hitch on your vehicle. This is a Class lll hitch and has a 2 inch receiver opening. Even though you are limited by the towing capacity of the vehicle, installing a hitch with a 2 inch receiver gives you many more options for hitch-mounted items like bike...
view full answer... - Roadmaster Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 2000 Chevy Tracker
- The correct Roadmaster base plate kit for your 2000 Chevy Tracker is the part # 1012-1. This is compatilble with your Roadmaster Explorer tow bar.
For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle....
view full answer... - Recommended Tow Bar Wiring For 1999 Chevrolet Tracker Being Flat-Towed Behind Motorhome
- The tow bar wiring kit I recommend for your 1999 Tracker is the Roadmaster 6-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles with Separate Lighting, part # 154-792-118158. You will need to hard wire the kit to your vehicle lighting which may mean you have to remove the tail lights to get to the wiring on your Tracker. We do not offer a custom wiring kit for your vehicle.
I have attached a couple drawings that show how the wiring needs to be run on your vehicle you can check out.
If you...
view full answer... - Can Trailer Wiring Be Used When Flat Towing a Vehicle
- The problem you are having is because the Curt 4-way kit part # C55372 is not for flat towing and is instead for towing a trailer which basically works in the opposite direction as what you are wanting. This kit is designed to control the taillights of a trailer connected to the vehicle whereas tow bar wiring is designed for receiving voltage instead of sending it.
We don't have anything custom fit for your vehicle but the diode kits will work well.
For lighting you can use the diode...
view full answer... - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 2002 Chevy Tracker
- Since you have a Blue Ox tow bar you would want a Blue Ox base plate kit like part # BX1636 that has been confirmed as a fit for your 2002 Chevy Tracker.
Sounds like you have everything else needed for flat towing the vehicle, but I attached a help article that covers flat towing components for you to check out as well.
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