All Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Ram 1500 Tradesman
Question:
I need to know all the parts and total price I need to tow my 2018 Ram 1500 4x4 tradesman
asked by: Richard D
Expert Reply:
Hey Richard; thanks for the question and we can get your 2018 Ram 1500 Tradesman set up to be flat towed. There are a number of parts you'll need so I'll go ahead and list them out for you below:
- Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-52289-5
- Tow Bar: etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates # e84ZR
- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Wiring Kit # RM-15267
- Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251
- Towed Vehicle Battery Charge Wire Kit for Demco Supplemental Braking Systems # DM66VR
The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates are great because they have removable arms which means your Ram is going to maintain its look when you aren't flat towing it. I really like the XHD tow bar because of its long 52" reach which allows your Ram to track behind your motorhome better than bars with shorter arms. It also has a robust 10,500 lb capacity and comes with safety cables so you don't have to buy those separately.
The diode wiring kit will prevent any type of electrical feedback, keeping your truck's electrical system safe. As for the braking system, the Stay-IN-Play DUO is easily the best because it gives you braking proportional to that of your motorhome. So when you hit the brakes on your motorhome, your Ram is going to get the same amount of braking power, resulting in much smoother braking than other systems. Finally, the battery charge wire will keep your battery charged at all times, even on long journeys. The price of each individual component is listed below.
Products Referenced in This Question
Towed Vehicle Battery Charge Line Kit for Demco Air Force One and Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking Systems
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- Demco
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etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate - RV Mount - 10,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10500 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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