Recommendations for Flat Towing a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Dually Diesel Behind BlueBird Motorhome
Question:
I am looking for a heavy duty tow bar and base plate for a 2004 Dodge dually 2500 diesel. I will tow behind BlueBird MH, with 10k tow rating. What base plate and tow bar do you suggest?
asked by: Melvin P
Expert Reply:
I can help you pick out a base plate kit and a tow bar for your 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Dually Diesel.
I recommend the BlueOx Base Plate Kit # BX1989 for your 2004 Ram. This kit requires minimal drilling and will fit whether you have factory tow hooks or not.
The tow bar I recommend for your setup is the BlueOx Avail # BX7420. With this towbar hookup is easy as a snap. This tow bar also comes with the safety cables needed to secure the vehicle and Motorhome together.
It's important to keep in mind when flat towing some other items needed are:
Braking System like # SM99243 (for motorhomes with airbrakes) or # SM99251 (for motorhomes without airbrakes)
Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring for the vehicle like # RM-152
Wiring Umbilical like # BX88206
and possibly a high/low adapter like # RM-076
I have linked a few items for you to check out including a video install of the tow bar I recommended, some towing Help Articles, and all the base plate kits that are custom fit for your 2500 with and without tow hooks for your convenience.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Blue Ox 7-Wire to 6-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Adapters
- 7 Round - Blade to 6 Round
- Coiled Cord
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 6" Rise/Drop - 6K GTW, 200 lbs TW
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Adapters
- High-Low Adapter
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6 Inch Rise/Drop
- Roadmaster
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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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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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