Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2013 Ram 2500
Question:
I want to flat tow my 2013 Ram 2600 Cummins with 4x4. Can you advise on the parts I need? I would prefer not to have magnetic lights.
asked by: Anthony T
Helpful Expert Reply:
I would be happy to help you set your 2013 Ram 2500 up to be flat towed. I have listed the parts you will need below along with any installation videos we may have. The wiring harness will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies so no need to worry about magnetic lights.
Tow Bar and Safety Chains - Roadmaster Blackhawk 2 Tow Bar item # RM-422 and item # RM-653
Base Plate Kit - Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms item # RM-296-2
Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267
Supplemental Braking System - Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System item # HM39524
High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If you measure the height of the inside top of the hitch receiver tube on your RV, and the height difference is more than 3 inches above/below the base plate tab height, you'll need a high/low adapter. I have linked a FAQ article that explains all this in more detail along with our selection of adapters.
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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 Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
- Base Plates
- Fixed Drawbars
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 10000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster 80" Coiled Safety Cables - Double Hook - 10,000 lbs - Qty 2
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 80 Inch Long
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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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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