Can 2020 Dodge Ram Classic 4x4 be Flat Towed Behind Motorhome
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Can I flat yow 2020 Dodge 1500 classic 4x4 all wheels down. Could you list the procedures and does etrailer sell the base plates . And Tow bar for that ?
asked by: Sherri J
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I pulled up the owners manual of your 2020 Ram 1500 Classic 4x4 and it can be flat towed with all 4 wheels on the ground. You'll need to have the transmission in park and the transfer case in neutral. Check page 229 of your owners manual for more info. For a base plate kit you'd want the part # BLU74FR if you have an SLT or part # BX2409 for a Tradesman or Express.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 which comes with safety cables. 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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