Equipment Needed for Flat Towing a 2018 Durango SXT AWD Behind Motorhome
Question:
Can I flat tow my 2018 Dodge Durango V6 SXT AWD with my 2010 Damon Challenger RV?
asked by: Heidi J
Expert Reply:
According to the owner's manual, you can flat tow your AWD Durango IF it has the two-speed transfer case. Otherwise, you'll need to trailer it.
If you do have the 2 speed transfer case, you'll need a tow bar, base plates, a taillight wiring harness, safety cables, a supplemental braking system, and a possibly a high/low adapter.
For a tow bar, I'd recommend the Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain # RM-522. For base plates, use # RM-521449-5 for vehicles with adaptive cruise control. For safety cables, use # RM-643.
For a wiring harness, use a diode kit like # RM-152-98146-7. For a braking system, use # SM99251 for coaches with a hydraulic brake system or # SM99243 for coaches with an air brake system.
If the installed height of the base plates (14.75 inches for vehicles at stock ride height) has more than a 3 inch height difference compared to the receiver height of the motorhome, you'll also need a high/low adapter to bring it within that 3 inch +/- range. I'll link to an article that shows how to determine which adapter you need, as well as a link to our selection of adapters.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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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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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
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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