Recommended Complete Flat Towing System for 2000 Ford Ranger 2WD Manual Transmission Truck
Question:
I ended up buying a2000 Ford Ranger 5 speed manual, 2 wheel drive, six cylinder for the convenience of the bed for hauling. So I would appreciate a price on a complete package including the Base Plate and Brake setup for my Ranger. I'm open to Blue Ox or Roadmaster equipment.
asked by: Frank
Expert Reply:
For your 2000 Ford Ranger, I recommend starting with the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 483-1. Then using the Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 along with safety cables # RM-643. This will take care of the hardware connections.
Then for your wiring connections I recommend using the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # HM56004 which plugs right into your Ranger tail lights and run it up to the front of your truck where I recommend cutting off the 4-way and connecting it to a 6-way connector on the front of your truck using kit # HM47054 or # RM-146-7. Then I recommend using battery charge line kit # RM-156-25 to maintain your truck battery while being towed. You will also need relay kit # RM-88400.
For your braking system I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251. This will allow you to simply set up your braking strength at installation and then literally just requires a flip of a switch to allow you to change from driving to towing. It is a very easy system to use with an excellent reputation.
Finally, you will need a high-low adapter. I've attached an article to help you with correct measurements and linked the page to your options to make it simple. This combination of parts will give you a very nice towing system to give you peace of mind when towing your Ranger.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Nite-Glow Tow Bar Extension Cord w/ Socket - Coiled - 7-Way RV to 6-Way Round - 8' Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
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- 7 Round - Blade to 6 Round
- Coiled Cord
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Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Adapters
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- Coiled Cord
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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