Expert Answers about Ram Base Plates
- Do You Have To Drill Holes To Attach The Wiring Plug Mount In The Demco Base Plate Kit For a 2023 Fo
- Yes, you will have to drill holes in your lower fascia to attach the plug mount that is included with the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit # DM77YV. This is a main reason I prefer to use the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate # RM97RR as they include mounts on their base plate for the wiring/plug mount. There is also a connection for a breakaway cable that comes with a Braking System # SM99251.
If you already have a Demco tow bar we do have the Adapter # DM9523032 you can use to mount to...
view full answer... - Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2010 Chevy Express Van
- To flat tow your 2010 Chevy Express Vans you'll need the following components:
Baseplate: For a 2WD 1500 model you'll need the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 3152-1. For 2500 & 3500 models you'll need the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-3140-3.
Tow Bar: For a 1500 model you would need the etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plates # e64ZR. For the 2500 & 3500 models you'll need the etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster...
view full answer... - Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Rubicon
- Hey Rob,
To flat tow your 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4XE Rubicon you'll need the following components:
Baseplate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5.
Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates # e74ZR. This tow bar will come with safety cables included as well as an adjustable head to help keep the tow bar level between the motorhome and Jeep.
Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267....
view full answer... - Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2024 Chevy Trax
- Hi John,
Yes, we do have everything you'll need to flat tow your 2024 Chevy Trax.
Baseplate: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU24UR.
Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # e47ZR. This tow bar comes with safety cables included and has an adjustable head to help keep the tow bar level between the motorhome and Trax.
Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Demco 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Adapter Cord # DM9523010-54. This diode kit will transfer...
view full answer... - Blue Ox Baseplate For A 2024 Ford Bronco
- Hi Cliff,
Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU23XR is part number BX2692 and would be a fit for your 2024 Ford Bronco whether you have the Performance Heavy Duty Modular Bumper or standard plastic bumper. If you haven't picked out the rest of your flat towing components then I have the following recommendations:
Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # e47ZR. This tow bar comes with safety cables included as well as an adjustable head to help keep it level between...
view full answer... - Do The Bolts For The Blue Ox Clevis Adapter # e98978 Need To Be Torqued
- Hello, Phil. Yes, the bolts that go into the adapters at the end of the arms should be torqued. It looks like those are 5/16" grade 5 bolts so they should be torqued to 18 ft lbs. I have included the torque chart below for your reference.
view full answer... - Demco Air Force One Compatibility With A 2022 Newmar Dutch Star On A Spartan K2 Chassis
- Hi Scott,
As long as your motorhome has the 'Spartan Safe Haul' system the Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for Spartan K2 400 Chassis RVs with Safe Haul # DM54YV would be compatible with the factory air lines on the motorhome. From what I'm reading every Spartan chassis from 2019 and newer should come with the Safe Haul system installed, but it never hurts to verify.
If you haven't picked out the rest of your flat towing components then I have the following recommendations...
view full answer... - Recommended Baseplate For A 2020 Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab
- Hey Paul,
For a 2020 Ram 1500 Sport I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU99FR. This baseplate is designed to work with your body style and with its smaller footprint should keep you looking close to the factory standard. If you haven't picked out the rest of your flat towing components then I have the following recommendations:
Tow Bar: Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates # DM9511013-BX. This tow bar has a 10,500lb capacity, comes with safety cables...
view full answer... - Recommended Baseplate For A 2008 Mini 2-Door Hardtop
- Hey John,
If you have a 2008 Mini Cooper hardtop S-model or 2008 Mini Clubman hardtop then you'll need the Roadmaster # 521877-1. This will work with Aerodynamic Package, but not with Sport suspension.
If you have a 2008 Mini Cooper hardtop base model then you'll need the Roadmaster # 521878-1. This does not fit models with Aerodynamic Package or Sport suspension.
If you haven't picked out the rest of your flat towing setup then I have the following recommendations for you:
Tow Bar:...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Blue Ox Patriot Braking System that Won't Apply Brakes When Parked
- Hey Jeff, did you try moving the flat tow setup and applying the brakes? The Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37FR has an inertia sensor that detects how hard you apply the brakes and decides how hard to apply the flat towed vehicle brakes so if you didn't try it when moving that would be a problem.
view full answer... - Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe
- Hey Gerry,
For a 2024 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe I have the following recommendations:
Baseplate: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521453-5. If you have an aftermarket bumper then let me know and I can look for a compatible alternative.
Tow Bar: etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e74ZR. This tow bar comes with safety cables included and has a built in rise/drop to help keep it level between the motorhome and Wrangler.
Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire...
view full answer... - Recommended Flat Towing Components For A 2023 Jeep Gladiator
- To flat tow your 2023 Jeep Gladiator you'll need the following components:
Baseplate: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU53FR.
Tow Bar: Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7420. This tow bar will also come with safety cables included so you won't have to purchase them separately.
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...
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