Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Ram 2500 Behind RV

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what do i need to tow a 2500 ram with 6.4 engine behind my motorhome

asked by: Richard L

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In order to flat tow your 2018 Ram 2500 behind an RV you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution, a supplemental braking system, and most likely a high-low adapter. I also recommend checking your truck's owner's manual for any restrictions or guidelines with it comes to flat towing the Ram.

Starting with the base plate kit, I recommend the Roadmaster MS Base Plate Kit # RM-296-2. This kit is confirmed to fit your Ram 2500 and is specifically built for heavier vehicles like this one. It features an all-steel construction and a black powder coat finish for corrosion resistance.

Then for a compatible tow bar I recommend the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain # RM-422. This is a non-binding tow bar that will allow for easy release even on unlevel ground and extra-long telescoping arms for better maneuverability on the road. It has a 10,000 pound weight capacity. For safety cables you can use # RM-653.

Moving onto a lighting solution, I really like the Roadmaster Diode Kit # RM-15267. This kit lets you wire the truck so that it accepts the basic signal lights from your RV needed for towing. It includes a 6-Way connector that you will mount to the front of the truck and enough coiled wiring to go from there to the 7-Way on the RV.

For a supplemental braking system I highly recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251. This is an excellent proportional system that will activate the Ram's brakes at the same time and with the same intensity that you apply to them in the RV. The best thing about this particular system is that after the initial installation it requires very little attention as you transition from flat towing to everyday driving (and vice versa).

Finally, you will likely need a high-low adapter in order to keep the tow bar within the "Safety Zone" (3 inches above or below level). I have attached a great article that explains how to choose the best one for your setup and a link that will take you to our available selection. I have also included videos and instructions for the products mentioned, along with an FAQ on flat towing that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

To flat tow your Ram 2500, you'll need a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, a wiring solution, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter. I really like the equipment offered by Roadmaster, the quality and ease of use…

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Answer 2

There is one key difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 2 Portable Braking System part BRK2016 and the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Portable Braking System part #BLU37TR. The difference is an extra safety measure built into the Patriot. The Patriot #BLU37TR…

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Answer 3

To flat tow your 2022 Ram 2500 you'll need a tow bar, base plate, braking system, tow bar wiring kit, and safety cables. I have the following recommendations for your below: Tow Bar: etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect…

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Answer 4

The first thing you need to flat tow your 2018 Ram 2500 4x4 is the correct base plate kit which will give you the connection point for a tow bar to attach. For that we have the Roadmaster MS Base Plate Kit part #RM-296-2 which is a confirmed fit and…

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We can absolutely get your 2021 Ram 2500 4x4 set up with all the parts you'll need in order to flat tow; and I'll go ahead and list out the best parts for your truck: - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-522204-5 -…

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Answer 6

I called my contact at Roadmaster and there are no base plates designed to work with your StowMaster tow bar available. The weight capacity of the StowMaster is just too low to use with your truck. In order to flat-tow your Ram 2500, you would need…

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We can get your 2021 Ram 2500 set up to be flat towed behind your motorhome, and we do have a system with a tow bar rated for 10,000 lbs or more. The exact parts you'll need to tow your Ram are the following: - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base…

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Answer 8

I did some research on your 2010 Kia Soul with the manual transmission and found that it can be flat towed. Models with automatic transmissions cannot be flat towed and must be towed with a tow dolly like part #RM-2050-1. I recommend checking the…

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