Base Plates Tow Bar and Accessories to Tow a 2006 Dodge Dakota Pickup behind an RV

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Can a base plate be installed on this item to pull behind motor home. I am wanting to pull dodge behind motor home with tow bar.

asked by: james h

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In order to safely tow your 2006 Dodge Dakota Pickup behind your motor home, you will need a hitch on your motor home, base plates on the front of your vehicle, a tow bar and a few accessories. This Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch part # 31228 is intended for the front of a vehicle for use with snow plows, winches and tow hooks, so that would not work for your application. However, we carry the products you will need to get the job done.

You will need base plates for your vehicle. The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, part # 52276-1, is custom fit for your 2006 Dodge Dakota Pickup.

You will also need a tow bar. If you are only towing occasionally, I would recommend the RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar - 5,000 lbs, part # RM-020, and the Roadmaster Tow Bar Quck Disconnect Kit, part # RM-201. If you are towing on a regular basis, the RoadMaster Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar with 6-Wire Electric Cord - 6,000 lbs, part # RM-576, which includes the 6-wire electric cord, cables and quick disconnects would your best option.

To wire your Dakota so that the tail lights work along with those of the tow vehicle, the Roadmaster Bulb and Socket Kit, # RM-155 is the easiest installation.

Keep in mind that many states and Canadian Provinces now require a supplemental braking system like the Roadmaster Even Brake, # RM-9400. The Even Brake allows the towed vehicle brakes to operate in tandem with those of the tow vehicle leading to safer, more predictable braking.

Many vehicles require modifications like a transmission lube pump or drive shaft disconnect in order to be flat towed, check with your owners manual or Dodge for specific procedures.

expert reply by: DeAnne T

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Answer 1

There are 5 items you will need to flat tow a vehicle: base plates, tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. With the tow bar and base plates out of the way we can focus on the rest. But before you do anything else consult the…

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Answer 2

If a tow bar isn't sitting with the accepted level range you will have a few issues. You will wear out the front suspension of the towed vehicle and you will wear out the front tires of the vehicle being towed. Also, tow bars eventually will wear…

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Answer 3

You will first need a tow bar and base plates. The tow bar will fit into the receiver of the motorhome, and attach to the base plates once they are installed on the Dakota. The Roadmaster Falcon 2, part #RM-520 is a good mid-priced option. Either…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Chevrolet HHR SS is flat-towable with all four wheels down. In order to do so you are going to need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, tail light wiring harness, supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. There may…

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Answer 5

You would not lock out the steering on the vehicle being flat towed. Doing so would cause the wheels to scrub (drag sideways) when turning. The steering needs to be unlocked and the wheels will turn accordingly and straightened back out when needed.…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

Hey there Jeff, thanks for the question and I can definitely get you all the parts needed to flat tow your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 behind your motorhome. I'll go ahead and list everything out for you to make it easy to order. - Base Plate Kit:…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

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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