All Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2018 Ram 1500 Tradesman  

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Hey Richard; thanks for the question and we can get your 2018 Ram 1500 Tradesman set up to be flat towed. There are a number of parts you'll need so I'll go ahead and list them out for you below:

- Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-52289-5
- Tow Bar: etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates # e84ZR
- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Wiring Kit # RM-15267
- Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251
- Towed Vehicle Battery Charge Wire Kit for Demco Supplemental Braking Systems # DM66VR

The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plates are great because they have removable arms which means your Ram is going to maintain its look when you aren't flat towing it. I really like the XHD tow bar because of its long 52" reach which allows your Ram to track behind your motorhome better than bars with shorter arms. It also has a robust 10,500 lb capacity and comes with safety cables so you don't have to buy those separately.

The diode wiring kit will prevent any type of electrical feedback, keeping your truck's electrical system safe. As for the braking system, the Stay-IN-Play DUO is easily the best because it gives you braking proportional to that of your motorhome. So when you hit the brakes on your motorhome, your Ram is going to get the same amount of braking power, resulting in much smoother braking than other systems. Finally, the battery charge wire will keep your battery charged at all times, even on long journeys. The price of each individual component is listed below.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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