Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn with Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar
Published 11/02/2021
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Question:
I have a 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4x4 pickup. It has factory front tow hooks. Can I attach this tow bar directly to my factory tow mounts?
asked by: Dennis B
Expert Reply:
We have a way to attach the Blue Ox Alpha # BX7380 to your 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn but you can't attach it directly to your tow hooks. Instead you'd have to use the Blue Ox base plate kit # BLU99FR which is a confirmed fit for your truck.
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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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount
- Telescoping - Non-Binding
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Cables Included
- Blue Ox
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