Can 2014 Ram 3500 4 Wheel Drive be Flat Towed Behind RV
Published 02/08/2018
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Question:
Can this vehicle be flat towed without any type of transmition or transfer case damage at highway speed.
asked by: Brian M
Helpful Expert Reply:
I did some checking and it looks like your 2014 Ram 3500 is flat towable as-is without any speed or distance restrictions as long as you follow the procedures outlined in the owners manual of your truck.
First thing you'd need to flat tow your truck is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster # RM-296-2 which is a confirmed fit.
Then for a tow bar rated for the weight of your truck we have the Roadmaster Blackhawk part # RM-422 which has a 10k capacity.
For safety cables you can use # RM-653. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.
And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.
I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.
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