There are quite a few parts you will need to flat tow your 2012 Ram 1500, and you will need an appropriately-rated tow bar, as well as base plates, safety chains, a lighting system and a supplemental braking system; I will give you the most cost-effective options for each for this truck.
- Base Plates: Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 52289-1
- Tow Bar: Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar # RM-501, which will require your current truck have a ball mount and 2" hitch ball. You will... view full answer...
I have a solution for you, but Curt does not have any installation kits available yet for the 2020 Ram 3500. The good news is that because you don't have the OEM prep package, you'll just need a set of industry standard base rails to be compatible with your existing hitch.
I recommend using the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP56010-53, which will give you industry standard base rails in your truck bed compatible with... view full answer...
While the Demco Recon # DM8550045 comes with a 3" offset, you can't use an offset gooseneck ball to get a further offset, so it's not really a great solution for short bed trucks since it won't give you the clearance from the cab necessary to make a full 90 degree turn. You might be able to use something like the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset - 12" to 16" Tall # CAB-C5GX1216, which would provide 7-1/2" of clearance, but I still think you're going to have... view full answer...
I have a solution for you, but the Truxedo Replacement Tarp # TX278101-CVR is a replacement for the # TX278101 which is designed to fit on the 2004 Ford F-150 and not your 2012 Ram 1500 Bighorn Shortbed.
The correct Truxedo Truxsport Soft Rollup cover for the 2012 Ram 1500 is part # TX245901, so you'll want to use the Replacement Tarp for TruXedo TruXport Soft, Roll-up Tonneau Cover - Black # TX2459-CVR to replace your existing tarp.
The Truxedo # TX245901 is designed for trucks without... view full answer...
There isn't a way to add the factory puck system to your 2018 Ram 2500 (or any other truck) as it is not an aftermarket option. We do have a way you can use a fifth wheel hitch with an underbed mount though. For that the only option is the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1384-5W, which will allow you to mount what many consider to be the best fifth wheel hitch in the industry, the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W (if... view full answer...
That is correct. You will just need Curt Assure Trailer Brake Controller with Adjustable Screen # C49UR along with Curt Custom Wiring Adapter # C51458 since you already have the factory brake controller hookup under the dash. I attached a short demonstration video. view full answer...
You're looking for the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck hitch # BWGNRK1384-5W, and the B&W Companion Hitch # BWRVK3500-5W, which are the perfect solution to what you're seeking. The Turnoverball has the fender release you're looking for and these are a confirmed fit on the 2015 Ram 2500 with 8 foot bed.
I've linked a review and installation video of this system for you to have a look at, as well. view full answer...
We can certainly help with that. The replacement breakaway switch kit is part # BRK2505, witch includes the breakaway switch, the coiled lanyard and the power cable that plugs into the Patriot II Supplemental Braking System. The top fangs are available as a replacement part as # BLU34FR.
For a base plate, use # BX1676 (assuming your Suburban is a 1500 model) and for a wiring option, I'd recommend the # RM-15267 Diode kit.
According to my research, your Suburban is capable of being flat... view full answer...
If your Ram has the in-bed OEM goosneck hitch, there isn't an offset ball like # BWGNXA4085 available. The OEM hitch uses a ball with a round shank. If an offset ball were used, you could have two pivot points between the truck and the trailer, the point where the ball meets the coupler and the point where the ball meets the hitch. This would lead to an unsafe situation.
I'd recommend going with an offset coupler like the # BWTEXA4200 from B&W which provides 10 inches of offset. The coupler... view full answer...
I do have a list of spacers that you can choose from so you can continue to use the Firestone Ride-Rite air bags on your 2016 Dodge Ram 2500. All you need to do is measure where your current brackets mount and then add 1-1/4" since that's what it sounds like you will be adding to the back of your pickup:
6-1/2" - 7-1/2" - Lift Spacer # F2536
7-1/2" - 8-1/2" - Lift Spacer # F2366
8-1/2" - 9-1/2" - Lift Spacer # F2367
9-1/2" - 10-1/2" - Lift Spacer # F2370
11-1/2" - 12-1/2" - Lift Spacer... view full answer...
Given the size of your wheels and the bolt pattern, it's likely that you have a 3500 lb axle. You can confirm this by checking the reference numbers on your inner and outer wheel bearings. The reference number can be found on the side of the bearing cages. If you have an L68149 Inner and an L44649 outer bearing, and the diameter of the spindle where the grease seal rides is 1.719 inches in diameter, I'd recommend the Kodiak 10 inch hub/rotor kit, part # K2HR35D. If you wanted to install... view full answer...
For your 2020 Ram 1500 Classic and Curt Venturer Brake Controller # C74VV you can simply use the wiring harness # C51458 to connect it.
It will be a simple plug and play with your factory wiring connectors. view full answer...
I have two options that will fit the vinyl floors on your 2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman Edition with vinyl floors, which will depend on which cab you've got.
If you have a regular cab or a crew cab with the center console you'll need separate mats for the driver and passenger side, so you want use the WeatherTech Front Auto Floor Mats - Black # WT449821V; these mats will work in both models listed above.
If you've got a crew cab without the center console you can use the WeatherTech Front... view full answer...
You CAN use an air tank like the Firestone # F9126 to the # F2219 Air Command II Air Helper Spring compressor system which will allow you to add pressure to the air helper springs more quickly but it's not necessary. The # F2219 compressor system will operate just fine without a tank.
I've linked to a video showing a typical installation of the # F2219 compressor system. view full answer...
When it comes to installing a back up camera system on your 2021 Ram 1500 I recommend The Rear View Safety Backup Camera System with Trailer Tow Quick Connect Kit # RVS-770613-213. It has a hardwired installation with the quick connect kit which makes it an easier option to install on your vehicle.
I have attached a review video link below. view full answer...
While the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1384 is a fit for your 2018 Ram 2500, this is a complete gooseneck hitch (which won't fit with the OEM puck system) so you actually just need the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit # BWGNXA2062 for the puck system on your truck.
Attached is a photo of this kit installed on a 2018 Ram 3500 (and a video) for you to check out.
If you're also needing a 5th wheel hitch then the B&W Companion is an excellent option as well. Part... view full answer...
To flat tow your Ram 2500, you'll need a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, a wiring solution, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter.
I really like the equipment offered by Roadmaster, the quality and ease of use are excellent and they do a great job of backing up their product with outstanding customer and technical support.
For a towbar, I'd recommend the # RM-576 Sterling All Terrain towbar. The non-binding and self aligning design make hooking up and unhooking... view full answer...
Reese Universal 5th Wheel Base Rail kit # RP30035 does require drilling since it is intended to fit a wide range of trucks. The Reese semi-custom base rail kit # RP30035-386 for the 2018 Ram 1500 includes the same base rails and hardware as part # RP30035 but adds semi custom brackets, which by themselves are part # RP58386. Adding this semi-custom bracket kit essentially gives you the same components as part # RP30035-386. The same hardware is included in both the universal and semi-custom... view full answer...
Since you have such a heavy pickup I recommend using the Demco Classic Base Plate Kit # DM9518134 with the Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar # DM9511013 which is rated for up to 10,500 lbs. I spoke with my contact at Demco who said that the Classic base plate kit should fit just fine as long as the commercial and snow build doesn't affect the tow hooks on your 2018 Ram 3500.
Then for wiring I recommend the Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 because it stays permanently installed on... view full answer...
The Blue Ox Super Ride hitch BXR7200 installs in industry-standard above-bed base rails, like the Reese rails shown in the linked photo. These standard rails are offered by many brands but you can use any one since they share the same dimensions.
I suggest a custom-fit kit that will save you time on the install and reduce the amount of drilling required. The lowest-cost options are the B&W Base Rail Kit # BWRVK2602 and the Curt Base Rail Kit # C16427-204. Both fit the 6-1/2-foot bed Ram... view full answer...
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