Recommended Towing Setup 4 Down Behind RV for 2000 Ford Ranger
Question:
Thanks, Jason. One question though, My Ranger pickup is real light, do you think I could manage without the braking system?
asked by: Will L
Expert Reply:
For your 2000 Ford Ranger with manual transmission, it is flat towable but not recommended to exceed 55 mph.
For your flat towing system, I recommend starting with the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 483-1 which are a custom fit for your truck. Then I recommend using the Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Car Mount - 2" Ball - 6,000 lbs # RM-501 which will allow you to use a standard ball mount behind your motorhome and will stow on the front of your Ranger when not in use if desired. I've attached a photo to assist. Then I recommend the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs # RM-643.
For your vehicle wiring, I recommend the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # HM56004 for easy connection and then the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-156-25 and the RoadMaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit # RM-146-7.
Then for your supplemental braking system, I recommend the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # RM-9400 which will connect directly to your brake pedal and get power from your 12V accessory port which won't drain your battery because of the charge line kit.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Plugs into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Custom
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit
- Accessories and Parts
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Adapters
- 7 Round - Blade to 6 Round
- Coiled Cord
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Stores on Car
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Will
12/4/2018
Thanks, Jason. One question though, My Ranger pickup is real light, do you think I could manage without the braking system?