Items Needed to Flat-Tow 2014 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Laramie Limited Behind Diesel Pusher Motor Home

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Hello, I just purchased a 42foot diesel pusher motor home a 2014 Itasca Meridian 42E and plan on dinghy towing a 2014 Ram 1500 crew cab laramie limited with 5-7inch box. I am not sure what I need as far as parts. I know I want the Blue Ox system. Here is what I have on my list that I think I need. BX7380 Alpha Tow bar BX2409 baseplate I am not sure what I need as far as accessories I was looking at the Blue Ox BX88229 if you could give me some recommendations as far as what I am thinking about getting. I also need a brake controller and was looking at the Brake Buddy Vantage . Thank you.

asked by: Brian L

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2409 is indeed a correct fit for your 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Limited; I confirmed this with my technical contact at Blue Ox. The Alpha tow bar # BX7380 you referenced is fully compatible. This tow bar includes the required safety cables.

The other components you'll need for safe and legal flat-towing are a lighting/wiring kit and a supplementary braking system for your towed truck. For wiring use # RM-15267.

I suggest the USA-made Roadmaster Even-Brake Tow Bar Braking System # RM-9400 that allows for simple no-splicing installation. An excellent option from Blue Ox is their Patriot Portable Braking System # BLU37TR.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

For lighting you can use the bulb and socket kit, #RM-154, and not have to worry about cutting and splicing into the vehicle wiring. This Diode Kit allows you to use your vehicle's tail lights and wiring system while preventing feedback from your…

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The BrakeBuddy Towed Vehicle Battery Charge Kit part #BB54FR comes with a the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System part #HM39524. I have attached a wiring diagram of how this is setup with the Brake Buddy.

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You will have to use magnetic tow lights that plug into a 4-way, as you can't charge your battery using magnetic tow lights that plug into a 7-way. So first what you'll need to do is replace your motorhome's 7-way with one that has a dual…

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I do have an option for you but there isn't a great way to run a battery charge line between the towed vehicle and motorhome when using a set of magnetic tow lights. I instead switching to didoes which use a 7 to 6-way umbilical so you can run…

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When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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I would be happy to confirm the parts you referenced fit your 2019 Chevy Colorado and are compatible together. I have listed them below, along with any changes, and attached installation videos. Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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To determine if your motorhome has the Tiffin air brake setup or Freightliner BrakeSync you'll need to look at the rear and see if there's an quick disconnect fitting for your air line. The standard Tiffin air coupler fitting would look like…

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Hello John. The #C96JR tail light kit for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator will indeed work with a Brake Buddy brake System Such as part #HM39524. So, if you plan to use a portable brake system, that is definitely what I recommend, and you do not need to get…

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Gladly! The difference between the Blue Ox Patriot 3 Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System BRK2019 and the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System #BLU37TR is that the Blue Ox Patriot 3 RBRK2019 is older, no longer available, and…

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