Recommended Baseplate For A 2017 Ram 1500 Bighorn With A Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar
Question:
? I have a Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar on a Class A Motorhome . I need a Base plate to fit a 2017 Ram 1500 Bighorn
asked by: Scott S
Expert Reply:
For a 2017 Ram Bighorn and Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar # RM-520 you would need the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-52289-5. This would be compatible with both the vehicle and the tow bar and wouldn't require any adapters.
If you haven't picked out the rest of your flat towing components then I have the following recommendations for you as well:
Tow Bar Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267. This wiring kit will splice into your trail light wiring and display your motorhome's traffic signals through your Ram's tail lights.
Braking System: The Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 you were looking at is a great option as long as your motorhome has hydraulic brakes and is not a diesel pusher with an engine brake. Since your brake light signal wire isn't usable you'll need to use a stop light switch kit like # RM-751000 in order to send the brake signal to the indicator light for this system. There are custom fit stop light switch kits that are much easier to install, but I would need to know if you have an adjustable pedal and electronic shifter in order to choose the right one.
If you have a diesel pusher motorhome then you would want to switch to a system like the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System # RM-8700 since it won't activate off of the brake lights on the motorhome like the Stay-IN-Play will.
Safety Cables: If you don't have safety cables then I recommend the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643. The coiled design will help keep the cables up off the ground while towing.
Products Referenced in This Question
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 Falcon 2 Tow Bar - 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
- Standard
- 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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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Universal Stop Light Switch Kit
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster InvisiBrake Flat Tow Brake System - Preset
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Pre-Set System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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