Blue Ox Parts Recommendation to Flat Tow a 2015 Dodge Durango All Wheel Drive
Question:
looking at towing my 2015 durango R/T...base plate...BX2411 tow bar...BX7365 braking system...BRK2012 do I need anything else? Tail light wiring or charging system for towed vechile or accessory kit?
asked by: Christian L
Helpful Expert Reply:
You are on the right track. You will need a base plate confirmed to fit your 2015 Dodge Durango AWD with adaptive cruise control and the # BX2411 has been confirmed as a fit.
You will also need a tow bar to provide the connection from the Durango to your tow vehicle. For that the most popular option we carry is the Blue Ox Alpha part # BX7380.
For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, # RM-152, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. You will also want the # BX88206 to connect this lighting solution to your tow vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles. You will need the outlet kit part # RM-9332 to power this as well.
Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.
I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- 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 Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox 7-Wire to 6-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
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- Coiled Cord
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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