Parts Needed To Flat-Tow a 2016 Ram 2500

Published 12/30/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

(25)

$575.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

(472)

$1651.86

Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Way Flat Connectors

(3378)

$87.90

Roadmaster Nighthawk All-Terrain Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - Non-Binding - RV Mount - 8,000 lbs

(825)

$1545.00

12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps

(362)

$37.69

Question:

Looking for recommendation for what is need for a tow bar package and base plate for this setup: Vehicle to be towed: 2016 Ram 2500 Mega Cab Gas 6.4L Vehicle doing the towing: 2022 Renegade Verona 40VRB. I do not have the VIN yet because it is being built for pickup in May. The Renegade can tow 20K. Thank You

asked by: Vance N

Expert Reply:

In order to flat tow a 2016 Ram 2500 you will need a tow bar, base plate kit, wiring harness, braking system, and possibly a few other smaller items. I have attached a list of a complete package below which has everything you need to get setup and go.

Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit part # RM-296-2
Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar part # RM-676
Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit part # RM-154
Roadmaster 12 Volt Outlet Kit part # RM-9332
Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System part # BLU37TR