Complete Flat Tow Package for 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel 4WD

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We have a 2014 Ram Ecodiesel 1500 4wd. What towing system do we need to tow it behind our 1998 National Tradewinds? We have been towing our 2005 Jeep liberty 4wd but want to be able to tow the truck. Is there a tow bar that could be used for both?

asked by: Angela A

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Since you're already familiar with flat towing, you know there are a number of parts that are required to safely flat tow a vehicle behind a motorhome. You may be able to share some of them between your two vehicles, but the base plates are custom to each vehicle and the tow bar wiring installation tends to be more involved, so you'll want your Jeep and your Ram to each have their own.

The Demco Excali-Bar II Non-Binding Tow Bar # DM9511013 is the tow bar I recommend using for a few reasons. It has the highest capacity (10,500 lbs) of any of our tow bars, so it will work for your Jeep as well as your truck. The Excali-Bar will connect directly to Demco base plates, like the # DM9517335, confirmed to fit your 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, but depending on which brand of base plates are on your Jeep, it can be easily adapted to work with:

Blue Ox base plates via adapter # DM9523041
Duncan base plates via adapter # DM9523017
Reese Tow Champ and Valley Industries via adapter # DM9523019
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style (XL, EZ, EZ2, and EZ4 series) via adapter # DM9523001
Roadmaster Direct-Connect (EZ5, MS, MX series) via adapter # DM9523032

The adjustable head on the Excali-Bar offers a 3 inch rise/drop in addition to the 1-1/2 inch rise built into the shank, so chances are you won't need to purchase a high/low adapter separately. Safety cables are included as well, so that only leaves two components - tow bar wiring, for which I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267, and a supplemental braking system, like the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR along with the # RM-9332 which is portable, so you can easily transfer it between your two vehicles. It's also proportional so it will activate the brakes on the towed vehicle at the same time and with the same intensity as those in your motorhome.

expert reply by: Carla M

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Answer 1

The Demco Excali-Bar III Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates #DM9511013-BX comes with a second set of attachment points that will allow you to connect to Demco and Blue Ox baseplates. The single tab attachment point will connect to Demco baseplates and…

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Answer 2

The first thing you'll need to flat tow your 2015 Chevy Malibu LS is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster part #RM-523178-5 that is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting,…

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Answer 3

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 4

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 5

Hey Ken, so the first thing you will need is a base plate kit like the Blue Ox part #BLU85CR which fits your 2023 GMC Canyon and would be compatible with your Blue Ox tow bar. I do not know what braking system you had in the past but for a permanent…

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Hello Curtis. You can absolutely use an RV mount tow bar with your 2006 Ford E350 Van. For example, the Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar #BX7420 is compatible with any 2" hitch receiver. This could be on a motorhome, van or pickup truck. As…

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Answer 7

The instructions for the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV are being added to page but I'll also send them to you separately. In the instructions they only show that the air dam needs a chunk cut out and that the shutters would remain. The…

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Answer 8

What you need is a light kit specifically for flat-towing. The Plug-N-Tow TM Vehicle Wiring Harness, #42615, would be if the Jeep were towing a trailer and not for activating its lights while it is being towed. There are a few options for lighting…

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Answer 9

Yes, your 2017 Chevrolet Equinox FWD can be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. Do understand that you will need to run your Equinox for 5 minutes every time you stop for gas to properly lubricate your transmission and before towing. A better…

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Answer 10

Hey Mark, so the correct Blue Ox base plate kit to use with the Blue Ox Ascent tow bar part #BX4375. is the part #BLU53FR. For lighting you can use #C96JR, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing as this plugs inline with the…

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Answer 11

We do offer tow bar setups that can attach to the D-rings on the Warn Elite Bumper. Your will need to use a D-ring adapter to connect the tow bar. For the adapter you have the following options: 1" Thick D-Rings #RM-035-1 3/4" Thick D-Rings…

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Answer 12

While we do not have a installation video for the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit #DM77YV, we do have a video for the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM97RR which is very similar. I have linked the installation video near the bottom of the…

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