Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

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• Base Plate Kit Recommendation for Towing a 1995 Geo Tracker
  You will need the Roadmaster Standard Base Plate Kit, item # 118-1, or the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, item # 118-3, for your 1995 Geo Tracker. If you will not be towing the vehicle often I would recommend the standard base plate kit but if you are planning on towing more often then I would recommend the XL base plates with one of the nicer tow bars for convenience. Along with the base plate kit you will need a tow bar and wiring for the towed vehicles taillights. With the Standard...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1994 Suzuki Sidekick Behind a Motor Home
  Yes, Roadmaster base plates # 118-1 will fit your 1994 Suzuki Sidekick 2-door. All of the Roadmaster tow bars are compatible with these base plates. For an economical tow bar I recommend the Tracker # RM-020. For safety cables use # RM-643. For lighting, if your Sidekick has a metal roof, I recommend magnetic light kit # RM-2120. If it does not have a metal roof you can still use the magnetic light kit but you will also need magnetic tow light partners # TLP01. And finally, most states...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Equipment For A 1994 Geo Tracker
  The Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms Item # 118-1 is a confirmed fitting base plate for your 1994 Geo Tracker and to attach it to your Reese tow bar you'll need the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter # RM-025. To flat tow you'll also need a braking system, tow bar wiring, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for you below: Braking System: Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional Item # HM39524. This system provides intense,...
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• Troubleshooting Misalignment After Roadmaster Base Plate Installation on 1994 Geo Tracker
  The Roadmaster base plate kit # 118-1 should mount on your 1994 Geo Tracker so that you have a distance between the two front braces of 28-1/2-inches (with a 1/2-inch tolerance). The instructions (linked for reference) note this dimension and also to leave all fasteners loose after initial installation to allow for final adjustment and positioning before applying the final torque. Since the vehicle's front frame crossover tube is used for this installation you might try loosening the fasteners...
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• Recommended Base Plates Compatible With Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar for a 1995 Geo Tracker 4WD
  The Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms # 118-1 or the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 118-3 are confirmed to fit your 1995 Geo Tracker. Either will work with your Quick Disconnect Plate on your Roadmaster Falcon Tow Bar. With either base plate, you will need to buy the complete base plate to utilize your quick disconnect plate and your Falcon 5250 tow bar. Let me know if you'd like help with the wiring, supplemental brake system, or other components for your...
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• Base Plates, Tow Bar, and Accessories Needed to Flat Tow a 1993 Geo Tracker 4x4
  Bascially, the Roadmaster Base Plates, # 118-1, will attach flat to the frame on the front of your 1993 Geo Tracker. We have not yet had the opportunity to install the base plates on a vehicle so we do not have pictures at this time. These base plates are what are called fixed brackets so they will always be visible on the vehicle. I recommend going with the XL style, # 118-3, which has removable arms, but otherwise install the same way. There are several other parts you will need to safely...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1994 Suzuki Sidekick Behind an RV with a Falcon II Tow Bar
  It sounds like you not only need the bar but some of the other parts that originally came with it and the Falcon II tow bar # RM-520. That means you would need the whole assembly which is # 910021-00. The assembly and the tow bar will then be compatible with base plates # 118-1 for your 1994 Suzuki Sidekick. If the tow bar did not come with safety cables you will need a set of those as well # RM-643. You will also need a lighting solution. A popular option is the LED bulb and socket...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1995 Geo Tracker 2 Door
  All of the base plate kits available for your 1995 Geo Tracker will require drilling to install. The Roadmaster Base Plates # 118-1 is no exception. The drilling isn't anything major though and wouldn't be too big of an issue as long as you have access to a drill. There are several other components needed to flat tow a vehicle. When choosing a tow bar, you will need one that is compatible with standard base plates. I recommend the Roadmaster Stowmaster tow bar, part # RM-501. I have included...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1995 Geo Tracker Behind a Motor Home
  Think of base plates the same way you would any vehicle specific part. Specific models of base plates are designed to fit specific vehicles and cannot be moved to other vehicles. The Roadmaster base plates # 1146-1 will not fit a 1995 Geo Tracker. You would not be able to modify them without compromising their integrity. Doing so would make them unsafe to use and may not even be possible depending on just how different the two vehicles are underneath. Roadmaster has 2 base plate options...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1992 Geo Tracker Behind a Motor Home
  I will be happy to help you out with your flat towing needs. The first thing you are going to want to do is consult the owners manual for your 1992 Geo Tracker. There should be information in the towing section or look for recreational towing in the index for more information on the specific procedure for your Tracker. The tow bar does not have a speed rating but the vehicle might. There are 5 items that will be needed to flat tow a vehicle: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting,...
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• Will Roadmaster Base Plate to Blue OX Adapter Fit on a 1994 Geo Tracker with Standard Base Plates
  Yes, you are correct, the Roadmaster Base Plate to Blue Ox and Demco Tow Bars Adapter, item # RM-033 will adapt the Roadmaster Standard Base Plate Kit, item # 118-1 for the 1994 Geo Tracker, for use with a Blue OX towbar. The # RM-033 adapter will work with Roadmaster Standard, EZ or XL Base plate kits. If EZ or XL base plates are used, then the Roadmaster Quick Disconnects, item # RM-201 are required to easily remove the draw bars from the towed vehicle.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1994 Geo Tracker Behind Motorhome
  We can help you get set for flat towing your vehicle behind your RV. A great starting point for you is the linked article on flat towing and the related articles on braking systems and hitch adapters. Each of the items required for safe and legal flat towing is described in the flat towing overview article. The parts needed include a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit of some kind, a high/low hitch adapter, sometimes a wiring extension and then also base plates and a braking...
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• Flat Towing Parts Needed for a 1990 Geo Tracker
  Your vehicle is too old for me to be able to pull up the owners manual online, but if you check the owners manual in your vehicle there should be a section about recreational towing that details whether or not your vehicle can be flat towed and all the steps needed to be taken. For fixed arms that will always be visible at the front of the vehicle but that also cost less, use # 118-1. For base plates with removable arms but cost more use # 118-3. Next you will need a compatible tow...
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• Base Plate Kit for a Geo Tracker
  In order to make the correct recommendation I need to know the year, make, and model of your Geo Tracker and if it is the 2-door or 4-door body style. Base plate kits are vehicle specific and you need to make sure you get the correct one for your specific vehicle; otherwise it will not fit. Base Plate Kits for Geo Trackers by Year Year Base Plate Kit 1989-1995 # 118-1 1996-19998 4-Door # 1007-2 1996-1998 2-Door # 118-8 1999-2004 ...
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