Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2026 Ram 1500

Updated 01/27/2026 | Published 01/12/2026

Products Featured in This Question

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(4700)

$529.37

Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs

(769)

$854.52

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

(3250)

$189.23

Curt RVi Series 4 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Wireless Monitor - Proportional

(21)

$1595.95

Question:

I want to buy a 2026 RAM 1500 truck to flat tow. Do you have recommendations based on kits for those?

asked by: Kevin R

Expert Reply:

Hey Kevin, we do have the parts you'll need to flat tow your 2026 Ram 1500. The first thing you'll need is a base plate kit like the Blue Ox part # BLU66ER which I like the best because of how well it's made and how easy Blue Ox base plate kits are to disconnect from tow bars.

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 Curt RVi Series 4 Portable Flat Tow Brake System # RVI44FR, 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.

Have you flat towed a vehicle before?

expert reply by: Jameson C

Jameson C.

1/27/2026

Hey Kevin, how are things going with your plan to flat tow the 2026 Ram 1500? Did the Blue Ox base plate and Avail tow bar setup seem like the right fit for what you want to do? Your update could make it easier for others looking to tow the same truck.