Flat Towing Setup Recommendation for a 2013 Ram 1500 Sport
Question:
Hi, I have a 2013 Dodge Ram with Brush-guard. Im hoping you have a Base Plate so I dont have to remove the brush guard. Can you help? Also need the correct tow bar, as this truck weighs 5300 lbs 2013 Ram 1500 4x4, I believe its the Sport quad cab. Thanks
asked by: Ric K
Expert Reply:
Base plate kits and brush guards will end up using the same area of the frame for installation so you can only use one or the other.
For a base plate kit the Blue Ox # BX2409 has been confirmed to fit your 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport. I attached an install video.
For a tow bar with a 10k capacity you would want the Blue Ox Avail part # BX7420.
For supplemental braking you would want the Blue Ox Patriot part # BLU37TR.
For lighting you would want the diode kit part # RM-154.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Removable Draw Bars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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