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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2024 Ram 1500 Behind Motorhome With Roadmaster Tow Bar
  • Hi Robert; hopefully your Roadmaster tow bar is one that attaches to direct-connect base plates as opposed to crossbar base plates; for example the 8,000 lb Roadmaster Sterling would be optimal. Assuming that, here is what you need to flat tow your 2024 Ram 1500 with a tow bar like the Sterling # RM-576: - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-522203-5 - Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Wiring Kit # RM-15267 - Supplemental Braking System - MOTORHOME WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES:...
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  • All Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Ford Ranger With Blue Ox Tow Bar
  • Hey there Tyler; thanks for the question and we can get the 2021 Ford Ranger set up to be flat towed behind your motorhome. In regards to the tow bar, since the Ranger weighs not even 4,500 lbs you definitely don't need to spend more money to get the 10k tow bar, a less-expensive (but just as effective) option is what I would go with. As for the brakes are you talking about your motorhome? If it's a Ford F-550 it will have hydraulic brakes and not air brakes. So all that said, here are...
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  • Recommended Parts For Flat Towing 2007 Chevy Tahoe Behind Motorhome
  • Hi Michael, We can get your 2007 Chevy Tahoe set up to be flat towed behind your Winnebago motorhome, and for base plates and a tow bar I recommend going with Blue Ox as the base plates will fit both the hybrid and non-hybrid versions and their tow bars have a higher capacity than most, which is needed for a big SUV like your Tahoe. For wiring and the brake system though, Roadmaster is what I like the most because we've seen over time the quality of both parts of the flat tow systems,...
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  • Parts Needed For Flat Towing a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Behind a RV
  • It sounds like you are needing the parts to flat tow your 2000 Jeep Wrangler behind your RV along with a supplemental braking system. The supplemental braking system will activate the brakes in your Wrangler to reduce the chances of cooking your brakes when in the mountains. I recommend using the following parts to make flat towing safest. Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521424-5 Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights # RM-676 Roadmaster Accessory Kit for...
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  • All Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Ram 1500 Tradesman
  • 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...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2017 Kia Forte
  • Hey John what you're looking for isn't a brake controller it's called a supplemental braking system and they're required by law if you're flat towing a vehicle. The best all around system is the one you were looking at, the Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes item # SM99251. The Demco Stay-IN-Play item # SM99251 is a proportional braking system that permanently installs in your Kia Forte. It activates your Kia's brakes when your RV decelerates or you...
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  • Parts to Flat Tow 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE With Nighthawk Tow Bar & Air Force One Braking System
  • Hi Joe, Yes, you can flat tow a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE - either the manual or auto transmission - and the set up as far as equipment is much the same as your '17 Wrangler. and you can easily still use your Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar # RM-676. For base plates what you need is the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5, and the wiring will just depend on if you get the optional ParkSense system (which is a back-up/parking assist system). If you do NOT get ParkSense...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2023 Jeep Gladiator Mojave
  • To flat tow your 2023 Jeep Gladiator Mojave you'll need the following components: Baseplate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM77VR. Tow Bar: Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-422. Tow Bar Wiring Kit: If your Gladiator has ParkSense Proximity Sensors then you'll need the Roadmaster Smart Diode Wiring Kit for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights # RM63MR. If you do not have these sensors then you can just use a standard wiring kit like part # RM-15267....
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  • Is there a Baseplate for a 2020 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison?
  • Yes, there is! The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit item # RM-523182-5 is going to be the best option. It has a specific set of instructions related to the ZR2 models. I have linked them below so you can take a look at it. Here are the rest of the parts you will need to flat tow your 2020 Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar item # RM-520 and item # RM-643 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item...
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  • Does Hopkins Tow Bar Lighting Kit of 2017 Jeep Wrangler Control Brake Lights
  • Hey Gary, the Hopkins tow bar lighting kit part # HM56200 that you referenced carries the stoplight circuit so the brake lights of the Jeep you have it installed in will still function regardless of if you have a braking system pressing the brake pedal or not.
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  • Is The Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar # BX7420 Compatible With A 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
  • Hey Terry, The Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7420 is rated for 10,000lbs so it would be capable of handling the weight of your 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. To attach it to your truck you'll need a Blue Ox baseplate like part # BX1694. This replaces your factory tow hooks, or would sit where they would if you don't have them. If you haven't picked out the rest of your flat towing equipment then I have the following recommendations: Braking System: If your motorhome has hydraulic...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2017 GMC Terrain SLE
  • We don't make one big kit but I have listed all of the parts you will need to flat tow your 2017 GMC Terrain SLE behind your RV below: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates item # e74ZR Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM-523184-5 Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267 Supplemental Braking System - Supplemental Braking System...
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  • Complete Flat Towing Setup for a 2016 Mini Cooper S
  • Hey Mike, you're going to want to use the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screen for Towed Vehicles # RM-4750 since # BX1312 is a direct connect base plate which means you'd use a direct connect tow bar like the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # RM-525. But, If you have a crossbar style tow bar that uses quick connects then you'd need # RM-4700. If you're needing to complete your setup then you're also going to need a braking system, like the Blue Ox Patriot Portable...
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  • Best 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid Parts for Flat Towing Behind a 2023 Tiffin Phaeton Motorhome
  • I'd be more than happy to help you get your 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid ready to tow, Bruce! Here are the parts I recommend using: - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM97RR - Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights # RM-676 - Light Kit # RO44FR for LED Tail Lights OR # RM-154 for Standard Tail Lights - Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 - Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes # DM55MV - High-Low Adapter (see attached article - base plate height...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2024 GMC Canyon Denali
  • I would be happy to! To flat tow your 2024 GMC Canyon Denali you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights item # RM-676 Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # RM48GR Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit item # RM-152 Battery Disconnect - Roadmaster Battery Disconnect with Switch for Towed Vehicle item # RM-766 Supplemental Braking System - Demco...
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  • What Base Plate Is Needed To Flat Tow a 2017 GMC Acadia Denali With a Blu Ox Avail Tow Bar?
  • The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1728 you found is what you need to flat tow your 2017 GMC Acadia Denali AWD using the Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7420. You would want to use the Flat Tow Wiring Kit # RM-15267 to integrate your tail lights to operate off the tow vehicle. And you will need a supplemental braking system like the Brake Buddy Select # HM39524 due to the weight of your Acadia.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
  • Hey Mike, so the easiest to use base plate kits are the Blue Ox ones so for your 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon the base plate you would want is the part # BLU53FR which fits the factory steel and plastic bumpers. If you went with an aftermarket bumper I can't guarantee this would work though. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Ram 1500 4x4
  • Hi Gary; thanks for the question and I googled the owner's manual to find out, and your 4x4 2017 Ram 1500 is indeed able to be flat towed with all four wheels on the ground per the owners manual. Here are all the parts you'll need to do so: - Base Plate Kit: Demco Classic Base Plate Kit # DM9517335 - Tow Bar: etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e94ZR - Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 - Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO...
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  • Blue Ox Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
  • Hey Mark, so the correct Blue Ox base plate kit to use with the Blue Ox Ascent tow bar part # BX4375. is the part # BLU53FR. For lighting you can use # C96JR, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing as this plugs inline with the taillight connectors. Then for the braking system the Air Force One part # SM99243 would be what you would want and you'd be set.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT
  • In order to flat tow your 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT you will need base plates, a tow bar, safety chains, wiring, and a supplemental braking system. I recommend the following: -Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 3109-1 -Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 -RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643 -Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 -Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System # BLU37TR I don't...
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