Recommended Complete Flat Tow System for 2013-2014 Ram 1500

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What parts do you recommend to flat tow a 2013-2014 Ram 1500?

asked by: John

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For your 2013 or 2014 Ram 1500, the first thing you need for your flat towing set-up is the baseplate. I recommend the Roadmaster EZ5 Base Plate Kit # RM-52289-5 unless you have the Sport or Express model in which case I recommend the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit # RM-298-3.

Then for your tow bar I recommend the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights # RM-676. This tow bar comes with a wiring connection from 7-way to 6-way and has LEDs for better visibility. It also includes the necessary safety cables. I recommend a hitch lock like # e98880 to secure your tow bar and you also may want to consider a cover like # RM-055-3 for storage and the Roadmaster Tow Defender Protective Screening # RM-4750 to keep debris from your truck.

For your vehicle wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-152 which will use your vehicle wiring while protecting it and will connect to the 6-way that comes with the Nighthawk tow bar. I also recommend using the charge line kit # RM-156-25 to maintain your vehicle battery while towing.

For your braking system, I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251. This system will apply the vehicle brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as you hit the brake pedal in your motorhome. It requires no adjustment after the initial setup at installation so it becomes a plug and play system.

You will also need a stop light switch system to activate your RV monitoring system and alert you when the brakes are being applied on your truck. For this there are a few options based on your pedals and shifter:

Models without adjustable pedals and without electronic shifter use # RM-751460
Models with adjustable pedals and with electronic shifter use # RM-751468
Models with adjustable pedals and without electronic shifter use # RM-751461
Models without adjustable pedals and with electronic shifter use # RM-751467

The final thing you will need is a high-low adapter. This is motorhome and vehicle specific so you will need to do some measuring for the correct fit. I've attached an article to assist and have linked the page to your options as well.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

If you are talking about the short cables used as a fail safe between the base plates, #RM-52289-5, and the truck the short answer is anywhere that you can. If you can loop them around any part of the base plates that would be sufficient. If you…

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Thanks for reaching out, Scott! The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BLU74FR on our site is actually the same thing as the Blue Ox part number BX2418 and I like that removable pin style much more than the etrailer Classic Base Plate Kit #e98945 with the…

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To flat tow a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 you will need the following parts: Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Direct-Connect Base Plate item #e84ZR Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms…

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Answer 4

For a 2017 Ram Bighorn and Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar #RM-520 you would need the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-52289-5. This would be compatible with both the vehicle and the tow bar and wouldn't require any adapters. If you…

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For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, #RM-154, and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into the vehicle wiring. This Diode Kit allows you to use your vehicle's tail lights and wiring system while preventing feedback from your…

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To determine if your motorhome has the Tiffin air brake setup or Freightliner BrakeSync you'll need to look at the rear and see if there's an quick disconnect fitting for your air line. The standard Tiffin air coupler fitting would look like…

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The correct base plate kit you will need to use the Blue Ox Aventa II Tow Bar part BX7335 on your 2017 Ram 1500 is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part #BLU74FR if you have the Rebel, Big Horn, Laramie, or Laramie Longhorn; part #BX1986 if you have the…

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Answer 8

Vehicle makers get the final word on whether their cars and truck can be safely flat towed, since there is no better authority. Your owner's manual should reflect the specific equipment in your truck, the particular transmission and differential,…

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Answer 9

To flat tow a vehicle you will need at least 5 items: base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting solution, and supplemental braking. Starting with the base plates the proper ones are going to depend on some specific information about your truck.…

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Answer 10

If your 2011 Hyundai Sonata has a manual transmission you can flat tow it with all 4 wheels on the ground but if you have an automatic transmission you'd have to use a tow dolly like the part #RM-2050-1. If you have a manual transmission the base…

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