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#7 of 13 Flat towing Tracker behind RV by beavertracker Oct 01, 2008 (1:37 pm)
We own a 1998 Chevy Tracker, 4Dr/4WD, automatic trans, manual hubs. I have been towing it on a two wheel dolly with no problems, but now I want to flat tow it. I have asked the dealer to no avail what is required. When towing on the dolly, i just put the transfer case in neutral and I did not stop and run the engine after every two hundred miles. What would the difference with a flat tow? Thanks,
#8 of 13 Re: Wiring Tracker for towing [rvgonda] by rgirard Oct 13, 2008 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: rvgonda (Nov 04, 2006 12:19 pm) Hi....I had the same problem so I took the easy way out. I purchased a set of magnetic base tail lights from Harbor Freight. I ran a separate 4-conductor wire from the front bumper to the rear of the vehicle along the frame and up into the jack compartment. I spliced in a flat four lead connector. I mounted a four lead female connector behind the front grill to fit the power connector that came with my Roadmaster tow bar. When I am ready to tow, I set the magnetic lights on the top of the car and plug them into the flat four lead connector. I connect the Roadmaster power lead between the connector on the front of the Tracker and the stock trailer connector on the motor home. The magnet holds the lights in place (they look like a pair of Mickey Mouse ears on top of the car according to my grandkids).   The nice thing about this setup is that it is cheap, easy to set up and it does not disturb the stock wiring on the Tracker. Also, I don't have to worry about diodes, back-feeding, etc. Hope this helps.   PS: The Tracker is a great little toad.
#9 of 13 2001 Tracker Toading by oklahoma_guy Jan 03, 2009 (7:40 am)
I recently purchased a 2001 Tracker 2-wheel drive, 2L automatic. The vehicle has w/104K miles on it. It’s been well cared for but...   I towed the vehicle behind out RV for 200 miles after warming it up and placing the transmission in neutral. Upon reaching our destination the car would not back up when placed in reverse, it acted like it was in neutral. The Chevy garage said it was the Star Sun gear that went out and that I needed to replace the transmission. Now the “forward” gears are doing the same.   My question is: Can this Tracker model (with Auto transmission) be towed w/4 down? And, did I damage the transmission towing it?   Thanks… Replies to this message: tsimpkins (Jan 03, 2009 9:08 am) rgirard (Jan 03, 2009 9:15 am) rgirard (Jan 03, 2009 9:23 am)
#10 of 13 Re: 2001 Tracker Toading [oklahoma_guy] by tsimpkins Jan 03, 2009 (9:08 am)
Replying to: oklahoma_guy (Jan 03, 2009 7:40 am) Have you checked your '2001 Tracker Manual', my guess is that you have destroyed your tranny. I forget where I heard or read that the straight automatic could not be towed 4 down.
#11 of 13 Re: 2001 Tracker Toading [oklahoma_guy] by rgirard Jan 03, 2009 (9:15 am)
Replying to: oklahoma_guy (Jan 03, 2009 7:40 am) Sadly, you probably did some serious damage. It is my understanding that only the 4 wheel drive Trackers are flat towable without modification. The instructions in the owner's manual on 4 wheel drive vehicles specifies that the transfer case be placed in neutral, transmission in park and the steering wheel unlocked. It also specifies that the engine should be started every 200 miles and run for as few minutes with the transmission in drive. Having the 4 wheel drive transfer case is the key feature. Placing it in neutral effectively disconnects the wheels from the drive train.
#12 of 13 Re: 2001 Tracker Toading [oklahoma_guy] by rgirard Jan 03, 2009 (9:23 am)
Replying to: oklahoma_guy (Jan 03, 2009 7:40 am) Added....If you don't have the owner's manual you should be able to download one here http://www.gm.com/gmownercenter/chevy/
#13 of 13 Towing 1992 Tracker by windchaser Jun 20, 2009 (2:56 pm)
1992 Tracker 5 speed std trans. 4/4, what method is recomended to tow behind a Motor home, a dolly or flat ? Any suggestions. I currently have a dolly.

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