Flat Towing Set Up for a 2021 Ram 1500

Updated 04/15/2025 | Published 04/11/2025

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Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Way to 6-Way Coiled Adapter Cord

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$146.93

etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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$541.29

etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,500 lbs

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$846.48

Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

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$1335.65

12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps

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

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Question:

I have a 2024 Thor Riveria 38rb motor coach and want to flat tow my 2021 Ram 1500 4 wheel drive. I would like to get a couple of options for all of the things I need to succefully tow my truck

asked by: Chris

Expert Reply:

Hey Chris! To flat tow your 2021 Ram 1500 4WD you will need the following parts:

Tow Bar and Safety Chains - etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar item # e94ZR

Base Plate Kit -etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms item # e37FV

Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267

Supplemental Braking System - Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System item # HM39524 and the 12 Volt Outlet Kit, 20 amps item # RM-9332. Or if you would like a permanently installed system the Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System item # SM99243 is specifically designed for RV's with air brakes.

High Low Adapter - The tow bar needs to be within 3" of level. If you measure the height of the inside top of the hitch receiver tube on your RV, and the height difference is more than 3 inches above/below the base plate tab height, you'll need a high/low adapter. I have linked a FAQ article that explains all this in more detail along with our selection of adapters.

Please note that this flat towing set up is for the new body 2021 Ram 1500's like in the picture I have included below. The baseplate item # e37FV does not fit the EcoDiesel, Rebel and TRX models. If you have one of these or yours is the classic style please let me know in the comment box below so I can adjust my recommendations.