Recommended Flat Towing Set-up for 2017 Ram 1500
Question:
What electrical hookup fits the wiring bracket that comes with the RM-52289-4 baseplate.......Item 30637 ? Would be the front of the towed vehicle. Please advise. Thanks and have a great day.2017 Ram 1500
asked by: Barry M
Expert Reply:
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 connection cable will connect a motorhome 7-way to your truck's front mounted 6-way to provide 12V power to your truck.
For your supplemental braking system, I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System - Proportional # SM99251. This will apply your truck brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as you hit the brakes in your motorhome. This system needs adjustment only at installation and then becomes a plug and play unit that is a favorite with our installers. Your vehicle requires the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751460 which will allow the brake lights to function when the ignition is in the tow position.
The final component of a flat towing system is a high-low adapter. I've linked an article to assist in determining your need and have linked the page to your options for your convenience. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster 64" Single Hook, Straight Safety Cables - 8,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Straight Cables
- 64 Inch Long
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
- Roadmaster
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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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Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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