Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2001 Dodge Dakota 4WD
Updated 09/01/2026 | Published 08/28/2026
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I need a set-up to flat tow my 2001 Dodge Dakota 4 x 4 from my 2002 Fleetwood Terra. I have a Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar and safety cables, but need the Base Plate, the wiring kit, and the braking system. I like the Blue Ox but if there is a better way let me know.
asked by: Douglas S
Expert Reply:
Hey Douglas, the correct Blue Ox base plate kit for your 2001 Dodge Dakota 4WD would be the part # BX1939 which will work great with your Aladdin tow bar.
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.
Have you flat towed a vehicle before?
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