Troubleshooting Battery Dying When Flat Towing 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie
Question:
I tow Ram Laramie 2019 and professionally set up using blue ox and air break adapter for motor home Follow all instructions but battery is always running low or in last case dead What am I missing
asked by: Clive
Helpful Expert Reply:
According to my research you don't need the Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 for a 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie since the ignition is turned off. You can still install this kit to help keep your battery charged if you'd like but since it isn't needed it leads me to believe that something may have possible been installed incorrectly because your battery shouldn't be dying when flat towing unless you were using a braking system like the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR and doing a lot of braking throughout the day.
If you can let me know what exact equipment you had installed on your pickup for flat towing I can try to see if there is something to pinpoint, but since it sounds like you are using an air brake system that pulls from the motorhome I'm not sure how your battery could be draining.
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Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles
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Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
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