Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 With Regular Cab
Question:
can you flat tow 2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Regular Cab with manual V6 3.7 liter
asked by: Lance
Expert Reply:
Yes, you can flat tow your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. You will need a base plate, tow bar, safety cables, wiring, and a supplemental braking system. I recommend the following:
-Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 280-5
-Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar # RM-522
-Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Falcon Tow Bars # RM-9243-1
-Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System # BLU37TR
The Falcon has extra-long arms for tight turns and is also self-aligning. It will attach to the base plate kit with the non-binding quick disconnect making it easy to unhook when you reach your destination. The Roadmaster Accessory Kit comes with wiring and your safety cables along locks to keep everything secure and a storage bag. The Patriot is easy to set up and applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This will also require the # RM-88400 for installation.
More than likely you will also need a high-low adapter to keep your tow bar level. I have attached a helpful article below which explains how to measure and find the right adapter. I also attached a link to all of our available adapters for your reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
- Base Plates
- Fixed Drawbars
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Falcon Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Safety Cables - Lock Set
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Accessories Kit
- Falcon 2
- Falcon All Terrain
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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