All Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2012 Ram 3500
Question:
I’m trying to figure out my options to flat tow my 2012 Ram 3500 6spd 4x4. The Roadmaster Baseplate kit #293-3 seems like the correct kit but looking for help to figure out the rest. Thank you.
asked by: Mario L
Expert Reply:
We can get you set up with all the parts needed to flat tow your 2012 Ram 3500, and you got started on the right track with the correct base plates. I'll list out all the parts required for you to make it easier to order exactly what you need:
- Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # # RM-293-3
- Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522
- Safety Chains: Roadmaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643
- Curt Universal Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # C63CR
- Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400
- Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251
OR
- For a motorhome with air brakes: Demco SBS Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motorhomes with Air Brakes # SM99243
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Universal Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Wiring Harness
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- CURT
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Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - 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
- Non-Binding
- 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 Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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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 Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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