We are setting up a 2002 Tracker 2dr, 4wd as our toad. This is a first so I am learning. Purchased: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain Tow Bars. Roadmaster Even Brake system. Roadmaster XL base plates are enrouteNow the difficult part....wiring. Decided to use the LED bulb and Socket kit so there is no problem with interaction between MH and Toad electrical. Currently the Trackers lights - all of them, headlights, dash lights, tail lights and running lights on whenever the key is turned on and emergency brake is off. The light switch has no control. So decided to just buy pass the Tracker electrical system. Currently working to fix the trackers electrics (any ideas) but don't want to worry about that reoccurring. So, those who have towed a Tracker...any comments, suggestions, recommendations, advice?

Add a disconnect switch. A knife switch is cheap. They usually moint to the,positive terminal on the battery and the pos cable moints to the lug on the switch. Move vehicle into position, open hood, open switch, close hood, hook up and go.

Should be no issue when using the separate bulb and sockets. There should be no direct connection to the Tracker's electrical.I used the diodes in tailights as instruction from Roadmaster shwed. Have not had any issues.I am guessing the your Tracker is an automatic!Trackers have automatic headlights. I would guess again that your headlight issue is in the multi-function switch on steering column. You may have more issues if not fixed correctly.

Your key should be turned to the first position, not full ignition. No lights should come on. You'll have to put it in that position to unlock the steering.

We tow a 1999 Tracker with the automatic headlights. First switch position unlocks steering, nothing more that I can see. We put a set of Warn locking hubs on her to unlock the front axles which saves a little wear and tear and gives us slightly better mileage. Works pretty well. Used the Roadmaster wiring kit and it works well with no problems so far. Sterling towbar is easy to connect and disconnect. We haven't installed brakes yet but have her wired with a charge line to do so this spring.Dave

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Rolin
Explorer
Oct 05, 2018
Thanks for the inputs. I like your approach Dakzuki, but we have a two door Tracker and the roof is not metal so I don't think I can use the magnetic lights.

Sounds like the towing part will be pretty easy. Just put transfer switch in neutral, the standard transmission in 2nd and take off.

I think the hardest part will be the wiring for the tail lights.
Dakzuki
Explorer
Oct 05, 2018
I have a Tracker too. I use magnetic lights and just plop them on top of the toad. Done.

The key in the first position unlocks the column and enables ACC power...no lights.

I have an RViBrake II system for it and a cheap Roadmaster A frame tow bar. Works just fine.
harley-dave
Explorer
Oct 04, 2018
We tow a 1999 Tracker with the automatic headlights. First switch position unlocks steering, nothing more that I can see. We put a set of Warn locking hubs on her to unlock the front axles which saves a little wear and tear and gives us slightly better mileage. Works pretty well. Used the Roadmaster wiring kit and it works well with no problems so far. Sterling towbar is easy to connect and disconnect. We haven't installed brakes yet but have her wired with a charge line to do so this spring.

Dave
johnhicks
Explorer
Oct 04, 2018
Your key should be turned to the first position, not full ignition. No lights should come on. You'll have to put it in that position to unlock the steering.
enblethen
Nomad
Oct 04, 2018
Should be no issue when using the separate bulb and sockets. There should be no direct connection to the Tracker's electrical.
I used the diodes in tailights as instruction from Roadmaster shwed. Have not had any issues.
I am guessing the your Tracker is an automatic!
Trackers have automatic headlights. I would guess again that your headlight issue is in the multi-function switch on steering column. You may have more issues if not fixed correctly.
donn0128
Explorer II
Oct 04, 2018
Add a disconnect switch. A knife switch is cheap. They usually moint to the,positive terminal on the battery and the pos cable moints to the lug on the switch. Move vehicle into position, open hood, open switch, close hood, hook up and go.
ronfisherman
Moderator
Oct 04, 2018
Moved from Class C.

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