All Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Ram 1500 With EcoDiesel Engine

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I saw your info on base plates for Ram 1500, at the bottom it says it won’t work on ecodiesel. Is there a baseplate for a 2020 Ram 1500 4x4 with ecodiesel? I’ve done business with you before and very satisfied. I hope you can help in this instance. Thanks.

asked by: Roger L

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I checked with Roadmaster and verified there are base plates that fit your 2020 Ram 1500 with an EcoDiesel engine. I'll list these base plates for you along with the rest of the parts needed to flat tow your truck:

- Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-522203-5
- Tow Bar: Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522
- Safety Chains: Roadmaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643
- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
- Supplemental Braking System: Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251
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- For a motorhome with air brakes: Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motorhomes with Air Brakes # SM99243

I really like the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates because they have removable arms so they won't be something that is otherwise noticeable. The Falcon tow bar is a great option because it has long arms for easier maneuverability when towing.

The Flexo-Coil wiring kit is designed to prevent any type of electrical feedback to keep your Ram's electrical system safe, and both the Stay-IN-Play DUO and Air Force One are high-quality and very popular systems because they are one-time installs which will never require any type of removal or reactivation, and give you braking proportional to that of your motorhome. This results in much smoother braking than most systems which send out a pre-set amount of braking power and thus are more rigid.

You may also need a high-low adapter in order to keep your 2020 Ram 1500 level when towing, and I've added a link to a help article which shows you how to determine if you need an adapter, as well as a link to our selection of adapters. Additionally, I have added links to instruction manuals, video reviews and installations for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The first thing you need to flat tow your 2021 Ram 1500 is a base plate kit like the Blue Ox #BLU99FR which is confirmed fit for the EcoDiesel models. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting,…

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Answer 2

The SMI DUO part #SM99251 that you referenced is the best option out there. It's the easiest to install and best performing of the permanent install style of supplemental braking systems that are available. We have no way of using the Unified…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

Hi Robert; hopefully your Roadmaster tow bar is one that attaches to direct-connect base plates as opposed to crossbar base plates; for example the 8,000 lb Roadmaster Sterling would be optimal. Assuming that, here is what you need to flat tow your…

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Answer 6

Yes, I pulled up the owners manual for your 2019 Ram 1500 and since it is a 4x4 it is flat towable. The procedure listed there says to put the transmission in PARK, put the transfer case in NEUTRAL, and tow only in the forward direction. The 2WD…

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Answer 9

If you have the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-522203-5 installed on your 2019 Ram 1500 then you won't need to use the crossbar that comes with the Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All Terrain #RM-422 (see attached photo we took of this same…

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Answer 10

The Roadmaster #RM-422 BlackHawk tow bar you specified does include the quick disconnect crossbar, the tow bar isn't available minus the crossbar. Even though it will include the crossbar you don't need, it's still the most reasonably…

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Answer 11

The only way to purchase the RoadMaster Blackhawk 2 All Terrain Tow Bar #RM-422 that you referenced is with the crossbar. Check out the review video I attached for this tow bar for more info on it.

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Answer 12

4WD models of the 2022 Ram 1500 are able to be flat towed, with a few steps listed in the owner's manual. TO flat tow your Ram you'll need a baseplate, tow bar, tow bar wiring kit, braking system, and safety cables. For these components I…

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