Flat Towing Parts Needed For 2003 Dodge Dakota SLT
Question:
do not have the manual to see if any other requirements
asked by: James K
Expert Reply:
According to our experts there isn't any specific requirements to be flat towed you need a tow bar, base plate, safety chains, supplemental braking system, and wiring.
The base plate you mentioned # 266-3 is a fit for 2003 Dodge Dakotas that are 4 wheel drive, and # 271-1 is a fit for the 2 wheel drive models.
If you need a tow bar the Roadmaster Falcon # RM-522 is a great choice that includes safety chains, as well as a 6 way to 7 way adapter.
Next, for wiring I recommend the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-154 which is simple to install and works with 2 wire and 3 wire lighting systems.
Next, you will need a 7 wire to 6 wire flex/coiled wire, the Blue Ox 7-Wire to 6-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord # BX88206 would work great.
Finally, for a braking system, a popular choice is the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39524. This is a portable system, that will give you the ability to transport from vehicle when not in use, and also features a one touch auto start function that makes start up fast and easy.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox 7-Wire to 6-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Adapters
- 7 Round - Blade to 6 Round
- Coiled Cord
- Blue Ox
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Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Pole Flat Connectors
- 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 Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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