Parts Needed To Flat Tow a 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie With a Falcon 2 Tow Bar

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Can I flat tow a 2022 dodge Laramie 4x4 truck with a falcon 2 tow bar

asked by: Jeff S

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Yes, you can use the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 to flat tow your 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4. The Falcon 2 tow bar is rated for up to 6,000lbs and the curb weight on your Ram is between 4,899lbs to 5,249lbs depending on your options. In the event you are planning on hauling additional gear in your Ram while flat towing I do recommend moving up to the Blackhawk 2 Tow Bar # RM-422 as it is rated for 10,000lbs.

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-522203-5 will accept either of the tow bars listed above. It features quick release mounting arms and does not require a cross bar. When this base plate was installed on a Ram 1500 with 275/55R20 tires the arms measured at 18" height. You will want to measure the height of the receiver on your motorhome to ensure you will have no more than 3" difference in height or you may need a Adapter like # RM-048-4 to keep the bars within 3" of level. If you can confirm your tire size and the receiver height I can help you determine if you will need this adapter or a taller adapter.

The RoadMaster Falcon 2 Combo Towing Kit # RM-9243-1 or RoadMaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain Combo Towing Kit # RM-9243-3 will provide you the cables, wiring and storage bags needed for their corresponding tow bar.

You will need a supplemental braking system like the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251 if your motorhome has hydraulic brakes. If it has air brakes the Demco Air Force One # SM99243 would be the kit you want to use. Both kits mount on your Ram so there is not a unit that will need to be removed any time you disconnect your truck.

expert reply by: Bud M

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The Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR is the same thing as the BRK2022 and is the newest version of Blue Ox's Patriot Supplemental Braking System. This version is slightly smaller and weighs less than the BRK2019 model and will eventually have an app…

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Answer 2

Here is what Blue Ox lists for mounting the breakaway switch of the Patriot part #BLU37TR that you referenced: With the pin facing the motor home, secure the breakaway switch onto the front of the towed vehicle in a sturdy location. This should be…

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Answer 3

I went ahead and checked out the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector you mention you have, and it turns out that, that wiring harness is not compatible with your 2022 Ram 1500. This would explain why it is not working…

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Answer 4

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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Answer 5

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 6

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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The installation instructions for this product are recommended for individuals who have experience winding torsion springs. If you have not worked with a torsion spring system before, we recommend contacting a local garage door company to install…

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Answer 8

If you are installing just the Firestone Ride-Rite kit, #F2400, and not also adding an on-board air compressor such as #F2158, then I would estimate that it should take about 2 hours to install the kit. That is for someone with some mechanical…

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Answer 9

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 10

What you're going to need is two of the transfer switches in that case. I have attached a diagram from Furrion that shows you how you're going to need to hook the two transfer switches #F30ATS up: -one to the other, then one branching off to…

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Answer 11

Your trailer looks awesome! The Road armor equalizers #LC696740 and Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers #LC279687 are both pretty similar in performance even though the Road Armor has two dampers. The main difference is the size of the equalizers. The…

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Answer 12

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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