Best Supplemental Braking System for Motorhome with Air Brakes Towing a Ram 1500

Updated 07/20/2021 | Published 07/18/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional

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$1399.00

Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,500 lbs

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$1145.00

Demco Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

(292)

$461.12

Roadmaster Bulb and Socket Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - Red LEDs

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$108.56

Roadmaster Bulb and Socket Tail Light Wiring Kit w/ 7-Way to 6-Way Adapter Cord - Red LEDs

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$242.49

Question:

i have a Ram 1500 Bighorn Edition 4x4. i want to tow it behind my motorhome. I have a 2001 Fleetwood Expedition 36T deasil pusher with Alison Automatic transmission. Motorhome has Air Brakes. I have compression braking on my engine I want to know what braking system will work with my pickup truck.

asked by: PHILLIP M

Expert Reply:

I suggest the Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System, # SM99243. This will provide a fully proportional braking system that never needs to be removed from your truck. The actuator will install out of sight and will automatically function when RV and towed truck are connected. I have attached a review video below.

If you need the other items, tow bar, base plate, etc. for flat towing your 2017 Ram 1500 I suggest the following:

Base Plate, # DM9517335. This is a confirmed fit for the 2017 Ram 1500 Big Horn Trim Level. It is a custom fit, simple installation, no welding required and compatible with all Demco tow-bars. Product review and installation video is linked below.

Tow Bar, Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar - Victory Series - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,500 lbs., # DM9511013 (needed safety cables included). This has self-aligning independent arms with trigger releases that make it easy to connect and disconnect.

Wiring, either the # RM-152-LED kit or the # RM-152-LED-7 whichever is best matched to your motorhome.