Recommended Base-Plate Kit and Flat Tow Items For 2021 Ram 1500 Eco-Diesel
Question:
I have a 2021 dodge ram 1500 eco-diesel what is the best towing plate?
asked by: Mark P
Expert Reply:
I recommend the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit, # RM-522203-5 to flat tow your 2021 Ram 1500 with the Eco-Diesel engine.
If you do not already have the other needed items of tow bar, safety chains, a wiring solution and supplemental braking, I suggest the following....
For a compatible tow bar, I recommend the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar, # RM-576. This has a weight capacity of 8000 lbs. so it is well suited to safely flat tow your Ram. It is the non-binding design that allows for easy disconnect on uneven ground. The included safety cables will keep you from having to purchase them separately.
For a needed wiring solution, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit, # RM-15267.
For a supplemental braking system, required by law, I recommend the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR due to the easy installation and removal when you are are ready to flat tow, or are done flat towing. The Patriot # BLU37TR will apply the brakes to your truck with the same intensity that you apply the brakes in your Motorhome. You will need to install the 12 Volt Outlet Kit # RM-9332 to power the Patriot.
You will most likely need a high-low adapter to level the tow bar to your RV. I have included a helpful article on measuring for the correct adapter, and a link to all of our high-low adapters for you to take a look at.
We always recommend that you refer to your vehicle specific owners manual under the recreational towing section for any restrictions, or required steps to make your vehicle safely ready to be flat towed.
Please note the linked product review and installation videos below.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Aluminum
- 8000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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