Tow Bar and Base Plate Kit Recommendation for 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4 door 4x4  

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The base plate kit I recommend for your 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4 door is the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 282-1. This kit features removable draw bars which will make the base plate kit less visible when the truck is not being towed. If you have the Mega Cab 4 door model, you will need part # 277-1A.

In addition to a base plate kit, you need a tow bar, safety chains, lighting or wiring, and a supplemental braking kit.

For a tow bar, I recommend the RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520, The Falcon 2 is a non-binding tow bar. As you may know, non-binding tow bars make for easier hooking up and disconnecting of your vehicle (see video review).

The Roadmaster Coiled Safety Cables, part # RM-643, are a good option for safety cables. The coiled design will help to keep the cables from dragging on the ground.

For lighting, you could either use a non-permanent lighting kit or have a kit wired into your vehicle lighting. I have linked an FAQ on tow bar lighting that shows the different options for lighting.

Most states require a supplemental braking system on the vehicle being towed. I recommend the Roadmaster Even Brake, part # RM-9400. This is a proportional system that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the towing vehicle is braking. This system allows you to slow down faster and help reduce wear on your truck and motor home brakes.

You should contact your Dodge dealer or consult your owners manual for additional steps needed to take when flat-towing. Some vehicles require additional equipment before being flat-towed. From the information I found the 5-45RFE transmission will require a lube pump to be flat-towed.

I have linked an FAQ on flat-towing and tow bar lighting. Also linked is a video review of the Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520.

expert reply by: Reno H

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