Recommended Parts To Flat-Tow a 2021 Ram 1500
Question:
Hello. I am looking to tow a 2021 Ram 1500 four wheel drive behind an RV with a tow bar set up. Could you recommend which products I would need to purchase please? I know I need the tow bar and I need a base plate for the truck. But, Im not sure of which base plate and if I need anything else. Thank you!
asked by: Richard C
Helpful Expert Reply:
In order to flat-tow a 2021 Ram 1500 you'll need a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, wiring harness, and braking system. I have attached a list of each of these components below along with some videos.
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit part # BLU99FR
Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar part # BX7380 (Safety Cables Included)
Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit part # RM-15267
Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System part # BLU37TR
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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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- 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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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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