Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2016 Ram 2500 with Jayco Redhawk 31F

Updated 03/17/2026 | Published 03/16/2026

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

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$575.00

Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional

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$1656.62

Roadmaster Accessory Kit for Falcon Tow Bars - Tail Light Wiring - Safety Cables - Lock Set

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Roadmaster Falcon 3HD Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 10,000 lbs

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Question:

I have a 2016 Ram 2500 Cummins I would like to flat tow behind my Jayco Redhawk 31F class C. Jayco is rated to tow 8500lbs. What is best set up for the ram 2500. Thanks.

asked by: John M

Expert Reply:

Hey John, I like the Roadmaster base plate kit part # RM-296-2 for your 2016 Ram 2500 as it's easiest to connect and disconnect from while also being really well-made.

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. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 3HD, # RM27NQ. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.

For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the taillight housings. 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.