Parts Needed To Flat-Tow a 2016 Ram 2500
Question:
Looking for recommendation for what is need for a tow bar package and base plate for this setup: Vehicle to be towed: 2016 Ram 2500 Mega Cab Gas 6.4L Vehicle doing the towing: 2022 Renegade Verona 40VRB. I do not have the VIN yet because it is being built for pickup in May. The Renegade can tow 20K. Thank You
asked by: Vance N
Expert Reply:
In order to flat tow a 2016 Ram 2500 you will need a tow bar, base plate kit, wiring harness, braking system, and possibly a few other smaller items. I have attached a list of a complete package below which has everything you need to get setup and go.
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-296-2
Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar part # RM-676
Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit part # RM-154
Roadmaster 12 Volt Outlet Kit part # RM-9332
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System part # BLU37TR
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Flat Tow Brake System
- 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 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors
- Flat Tow Wiring Harness
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 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 - Fixed Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
- Fixed Draw Bars
- Roadmaster
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