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• How to Flat Tow a 2018 Ram 1500 4X2 Automatic
  Just so you are aware, from the OEM, only 4 wheel drive models should be flat towed. Choosing to install the drive shaft disconnect on your 2 wheel drive model is a work around but keep in mind you will be flat towing at your own risk. You do not identify what trim level you have, but if it is the Big Horn, Laramie, Longhorn or Tradesman, then I suggest: Base Plates - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM-52289-5 Tow Bar - Roadmaster Nighthawk, # RM-676 Wiring kit - Roadmaster...
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• Correct Seat Adapter for a Roadmaster BrakeMaster System in a 2016 Ram 2500 Diesel
  The correct seat adapter to use the Roadmaster BrakeMaster System # RM-9160 in your 2016 Ram 2500 Diesel is the RoadMaster BrakeMaster Custom Seat Adapter # RM-88272. You also need a stop light switch kit to use the BrakeMaster: - Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751460 (if you do not have adjustable pedals) - Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751461 (if you have adjustable pedals)
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• Recommended Parts Needed to Flat (Dinghy/Recreational) Tow a 2015 Ram 1500
  The parts that you need to flat tow a 2015 Ram 1500 are a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. The actual part numbers though will vary depending on what model of 1500 you end up getting. If you have a Standard model use the base plate kit # RM-52289-5 but if you have a Sport or Express use the kit # RM-298-3 instead. Both of these are compatible with the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain # RM-676....
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• Recommended Complete Flat Tow System for 2013-2014 Ram 1500
  For your 2013 or 2014 Ram 1500, the first thing you need for your flat towing set-up is the baseplate. I recommend the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-52289-5 unless you have the Sport or Express model in which case I recommend the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit # RM-298-3. Then for your tow bar I recommend the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights # RM-676. This tow bar comes with a wiring connection from 7-way to 6-way and has LEDs for better visibility....
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• Can the InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System be Used on 2014 to 2018 Chevy/GMC and Ford Diesels
  Yes you can use the Roadmaster InvisiBrake # RM-8700 on your trucks with diesel engines including the Chevy/GMC Duramax and the Ford Powerstroke. The 2015 to 2018 Chevy/GMC 3500 trucks will also need stop light switch kit # RM-751460 if the truck does not have adjustable pedals. If the truck does have adjustable pedals then you would need stop light switch kit # RM-751463. For the 2014 Ford F-350 diesel you will not need a stop light switch kit. But relay # RM-88400 relay is required...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2015-2019 Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra 3500
  The parts to flat tow a 3rd generation 3500 GM pickup will actually be almost identical whether it is a Chevy Silverado or a GMC Sierra since they are essentially the same vehicle. To flat tow any vehicle you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. The base plate kit that I recommend for your application is the Roadmaster MS Base Plate Kit # RM-3180-2 as this fixed arm system adds a rugged...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2017 Ram 1500 Longhorn
  For your 2017 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit # RM-52289-4. These base plates are compatible with your existing Roadmaster 5000 Tow Bar and feature a nice hidden bracket design that will provide improved aesthetics when compared to standard brackets. These are custom designed for your truck to ensure a perfect fit. All of the mounting hardware is included and I have attached the installation instructions for you to check out. If you do not have...
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• Can a Ram 5500 4x4 Be Flat Towed?
  Yes, you can flat tow a 4WD Ram 5500. Depending on the model year their may be different instructions on how to do so, so I recommend checking your owner's manual. For instance according to the 2018 model owner's manual, the automatic transmission models much be shifted into park and the manual transmission vehicles must be put in gear. Then the transfer case needs to be put in neutral. For your base plates, I recommend the Blue Ox Heavy-Duty Universal Bolt-On Adapter Tabs - 20,000...
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• Complete Flat Towing Setup For A 2014 Jeep Patriot
  Good news, your 2014 Jeep Patriot FWD with a manual transmission can be flat towed! For a complete setup, you'll need a base plate, tow bars, tow bar wiring, safety cables, a braking system, and more than likely, a high-low adapter. For a base plate, since you mentioned you wanted to stick with Blue Ox, I recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1130. This base plate kit will work wonderfully with your Jeep, and will pair nicely with the next required item, the etrailer SD Non-Binding...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Equipment for 2019 Ram 3500
  If your 2019 Ram 3500 is a 4WD model, it can be flat towed without modification. RWD vehicles will require a driveshaft disconnect. As far as flat towing equipment goes, you'll need a tow bar, base plates, a wiring harness, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter if the height difference between the base plates and the receiver on the motorhome is greater than 3 inches. For a tow bar, I'd recommend the Roadmaster Blackhawk 2, part # RM-422. This is an all-terrain...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Ram 2500 Behind a Motor Home
  The first thing you are going to want to do is consult the owners manual for your 2013 Ram 2500 to make sure it can be flat towed. To flat tow a vehicle you will need base plates, a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. Since your 2013 Ram has tow hooks you can use base plates # BX1989. Your truck could be heavy depending on how it is equipped. So for a tow bar that has enough capacity and that is compatible with the base plates I recommend the Blue Ox...
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• Flat Towing a 2019 silverado 3500 HD Duramax
  According to the owner's manual, if your truck is a 4x4 model with a 2 speed transfer case that has a Neutral and a 4wd Low setting, it can indeed be flat towed. Two wheel drive models and models with different transfer case settings cannot be flat towed without installing a driveshaft coupling. To flat tow the truck, you'll need base plates, a tow bar with sufficient capacity to tow a truck that could weigh up to 7100 lbs, safety cables, a wiring harness, a supplemental braking system...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Dinghy/Recreational Tow a 2016 or 2017 Ram 1500
  Whether you have a 2016 Ram 1500 or a 2017 Ram 1500 we have exactly what you need! A complete flat towing setup includes a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and typically a high-low adapter. If you go with a Big Horn, Laramie/Laramie Longhorn, Tradesman, or Limited I recommend the base plate kit # RM-52289-5. For a Rebel model I recommend part # RM-52299-5, and for a Sport or Express model I recommend part # RM-298-3. Then for...
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• Is Pressure Reducer Required when Using BrakeMaster Braking System on a 2018 Ram 3500
  The pressure reducer # RM-900002 is designed for use on vehicles that have active or continuous power assist braking systems so if that is what you have on your 2018 Ram 3500 then you will need the pressure reducer. But from what I could find the pressure reducer is not required on this vehicle. You will need a seat adapter though, # RM-88272. You will also need a stop light switch kit. If your truck has adjustable pedals use # RM-751461. If it does NOT have adjustable pedals use # RM-751460
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• Tow Bar, Base Plates and Other Flat Towing Equipment Needed for 2013 RAM 3500 Diesel 4x4
  To safely tow your Ram, you'll need to begin by determining if it's capable of being flat towed. My research indicates that you can flat tow your Ram with no issues, but I'd urge you to confirm that for yourself by consulting your owner's manual and your Ram dealer. In order to flat tow your Ram, you'll need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution and a supplemental braking system. Because of the weight of your 3500 Diesel, you'll need a heavy duty tow bar. I'd recommend...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Ram 2500 Behind Motorhome
  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...
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• Flat Towing 2017 Ram 1500 Limited 4x4 with Four Corner Air Suspension
  For some reason the picture you attached didn't come through but I was able to track down the online version of the owner's manual for your 2017 Ram 1500 Limited. Under the "Recreational Towing" section the manual does not list any restrictions when it comes to models equipped with the 4 Corner Air Suspension. According to the manual as long as you have the 4WD model it can be towed with all 4 wheels on the ground behind an RV. You will still want to follow the steps listed in the manual...
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• Flat Towing 2018 Ram 1500 4x4 Laramie
  I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2018 Ram 1500 and it does state that models with the four-wheel drive transmission can be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. There are steps that need to be taken with regards to correctly shifting the transmission before taking off so I recommend reviewing this in your manual before proceeding. In the online version this section, titled "Recreational Towing", starts on page 447. In order to flat tow your truck...
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• Recommended Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Ram 2500 Behind Motorhome
  According to the owner's manual, non-Power Wagon 4 wheel drive models of the Ram 2500 can be flat towed. 2 WD models either need to be trailered or dolly towed with the back wheels off the ground. To flat tow your Ram, you'll need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring harness, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high/low adapter. For a base plate, use # RM-522204-5 and the Roadmaster # RM-576 Sterling All-Terrain tow bar. The Sterling is self aligning and non-binding...
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• Base Plate Kit Confirmed to Fit a 2018 Ram 2500 Tradesman
  I verified with Blue Ox that the correct base plate kit for your 2018 Ram 2500 Tradesman is part # BX1989. I've linked a video of the install on a 2005 Ram so you can get an idea of the process. If you need other parts to tow your Ram I suggest the diode kit, part # RM-15267, to power the lights, and the Stay-IN-Play DUO, part # SM99251 for supplemental braking. If you use the DUO you also need a stop light switch kit using part # RM-751460 if your truck doesn't have adjustable pedals...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Ram 1500
  The parts needed to flat tow your 2018 Ram 1500 will depend on what model you have; we will start with the Big Horn, Laramie/Laramie Longhorn, Limited, or Tradesman 4WD. For these models I recommend the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-52289-5. For a tow bar I recommend going with the Roadmaster Nighthawk # RM-676 because of how easy the tow bar is to connect to the base plates as well as its long arms, which make it easier to maneuver when towing, as well as its integrated safety cables...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Set-up for 2017 Ram 1500
  For your 2017 Ram 1500, along with the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-52289-4 I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-520. You will also need safety cables like # RM-645. Then for your wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This will give you a 6-way connection on the front of your truck and will utilize your factory wiring while protecting it using diodes. The coiled...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2013 Ram 1500 Big Horn
  The front end of your 2013 Ram 1500 Big Horn is the same as the non-Sport models of the Ram so for a base plate kit for your truck you would want the # 52289-1. This will work well with your Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520 as long as the weight of your truck is under 6,000 lbs. Otherwise you would need to upgrade the tow bar to the Roadmaster Blackhawk part # RM-422 as it has a 10k capacity. From the research I did the weight of your truck is right under 6k, so you might verify that it...
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