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Originally Posted by 72 tigger
I’ve used a tow bar several times and I always just unplugged the 2 lights then removed the 6 bumper bolts. I have a piece of c channel with holes that match the frame that is attached to my tow bar. I can usually switch it in 20 minutes. Also, if you want the taillights on your towed truck to work, you can unplug the taillight wiring harnesses at the firewall and connect to your truck that is pulling it by using a flat 4 trailer wiring harness. I made mine using the female plug from a old harness- hope this makes sense
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This sounds like a good technical solution. You'll need to get back to the frame, either by removing the bumper, going around the bumper or on top of the show surface of the bumper.
I had similar wiring set up to allow brake, turn and running lights on the towed vehicle: a "jumper harness" that went from the four pin flat on the truck to a connector under the front bumper of the car.
Having said that: what are you intending to use for a tow vehicle? Unless it is a giant motor coach I would not recommend flat towing across country. My experience pulling a car trailer all over the US is that there are enough bad drivers out there to get you into trouble no matter how careful you are. The towed vehicle won't have any braking so the tow vehicle better have enough for the whole rig. Inattentive, impatient, unsympathetic, aggressive drivers can all add up to an unpleasant experience.
And this is from someone that has done a fair share of flat towing...
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