Towing a 1999 Ford Ranger with a Class A Motor Home
Question:
I have a 1999 Ford Ranger Pickup 2 wheel rear drive. Can I hook this up to my front bumper, and How do I do it? if so. Im pulling it with a Class A coach DSL power.
asked by: Robert J
Expert Reply:
The # RM-032 will not hook to the front bumper of your truck. For your 1999 2 wheel drive Ford Ranger, you would need to purchase a base plate kit, tow bar, wiring and safety cables to tow your pickup behind your motorhome. We have the # 483-1 XL Series base plate kit for your vehicle which has removable brackets for when the vehicle is not being towed.
For a tow bar you could use the Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar, # RM-020, or the Roadmaster Falcon-2 Tow Bar, # RM-520. With the Tracker you will need the RM-201 quick disconnects to remove the front extensions of the base plate kit.
For lighting you can use a magnetic light kit, # RM-2120. And for safety cables use # RM-643.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking on the vehicle being flat towed. One of the easiest systems to set up and use is the Even Brake proportional system # RM-9400. It will apply the Ranger brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the easiest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
Be sure to consult your Ranger 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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