When Flat Towing a Vehicle Behind a Motorhome How Close to Level Should Tow Bar Be

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what is the maximum height difference between rv receiver and the tow vehicle ?

asked by: Micheal B

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When you're flat towing a vehicle, you want the tow bar to be within 3 inches plus or minus of level. If you're outside that range, you can use a High Low adapter to get you in range. Ideally, you'd be as close to level as possible, but as long as you're within 3 inches one way or the other, you should be fine.

If you need a high-low adapter I've linked our selection. The most popular is part # RM-076 from Roadmaster. I've also linked an article to help you determine how much rise or drop you need.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

As long as you have a 4WD version of the 2018 Ram 1500 and you follow the recreational towing instructions found in the owner's manual starting on page 447 you won't need to worry about your vehicle not tracking behind your motorhome. There…

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Answer 2

I would go with the 6 inch Roadmaster High-Low Adapter part #RM-048-6. Being an inch off either way would not be a big deal, but I would rather have your tow vehicle pulling slightly up than down as down usually wears tires and suspension components…

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The drop for Roadmaster High-Low Hitch Adapter #RM-048-10 is actually 10-1/4 inches. It measures 11-1/4 inches horizontally from pin hole center to pin hole center. From the main hitch pin hole center to the angled gusset is 4-1/2 inches. I have…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

The wiring kit to flat tow your 2022 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk does not include a charge line to the battery, so you would need to get one separately and install that so the battery does not die. If your motorhome does not have a charge line you would…

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Answer 6

The only option that can work is a hitch extender that will reduce the capacity of your hitch by one-third. For that you will need to use an extender which does have a step on it, the Buyers Products 18 " Hitch Receiver Extension with Step…

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We aren't manufacturers of those parts, and we don't have the testing ability in house, so I reached out to a couple of our manufacturers to see what information they could provide to try and help. I reached out to my contact at Curt…

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Answer 9

The distance between the inside points on the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, #RM24VR, is 24" center-to-center. Please note the attached drawing.

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Answer 10

Using any type of hitch adapter is going to reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50%. This means that if the trailer hitch on your 2014 Ford Explorer has a tongue weight capacity of 500 pounds, this will be reduced to 250 pounds…

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It sounds to me like you are referring to a high-low adapter. A high-low adapter will attach to the RV's trailer hitch receiver and lower/raise the height at which the tow bar connects to the RV. Generally speaking, in order to find the correct…

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Answer 12

This can be frustrating, but I have a solution for you. If your hitch has a lip or collar around the opening, the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch #RM-061 is going to be perfect for you. You can use this clamp when towing a load, carrying a bike rack and also…

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