Recommended Flat Tow Set-up for 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 Quad Cab Hemi
Question:
I need a complete flat tow kit that will allow me to flat tow the Dodge with all four on the ground. Complete kit with tow bar..2009 Dodge ram 4x4 quad cab hemi 1500 I think St not a sport and not loaded..
asked by: Timothy L
Helpful Expert Reply:
For your 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 I recommend starting with the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 52289-1 which is a custom fit for your truck. With that base plate, I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 along with the safety cables # RM-643.
Then for your wiring, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 and the charge line kit # RM-156-25. You will also need the relay kit # RM-88400.
For your supplemental braking system I recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251. This system once installed does not need adjusting and becomes a simple plug and play system that just requires you to flip a switch.
The final thing you need is a high-low adapter. I've linked the page to your options and attached an article to assist with the measurements for the correct fit.
This combination will get you safely and comfortably down the road to your adventure.
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 Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Battery Charge Line Kit
- 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 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- 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 Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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