Towing a Vehicle behind my RV

[knied1]

Hi all,

New to the group, and probably posting in the wrong spot, so here goes.

I have a 2013 Georgetown 335DS, and I'm looking to tow a vehicle behind it. I have never setup a vehicle to tow before, and am looking for what I need to get set up correctly.

What I'm looking to tow is my 2021 Ram 1500 Laramie, or my wife`s 2021 Jeep Compass.

I did purchase a brake controller for the RV (because I already tow my boat, and need the controller for that either way) I also have a tow dolly with surge brakes. I have been told that neither one of my vehicles can be put in the dolly, and need to be flat towed. I'm assuming that the Ram 1500 would be the easiest to set up.

I am also able to get a tow bar, and do have the ability to fabricate my own mounts to the same locations as the front tow hooks on the Ram 1500....... After that what should I be looking to purchase.

I will probably only tow a vehicle 3 or 4 times a season.


Thank you,

 

[Dona40]

First step is to make sure either vehicle can be flat towed. A lot can't.

 

[knied1]

First step is to make sure either vehicle can be flat towed. A lot can't.

I am being told that both can be flat towed, but neither can be towed with the front wheels on a dolly ( that doesn't make sense to me)

 

[Joe Hogan]

First stop is the owners/user manual for the vehicle. This "should' be very specific regarding flat towing. Also you can try web sources like this The 15 Best Cars To Tow Behind An RV [2022 List]

 

[Joe Hogan]

FYI Can You Flat Tow A Jeep Compass?

 

[knied1]

I am being told that since both vehicles have a neutral button on the 4WD selector than they both can be flat towed. I was also told that I would need “Proper” equipment to flat tow.

What I don’t know is what is “Proper“ equipment

 

[knied1]

So lets say that the Compass is out and i tow my ram ( its on the list of 20 best vehicles)
can I assume that all i need is a tow bar and magnetic light kit.

 

[Engleman]

Do you need a pump to keep transmission lubed while towing??

 

[Newton36B]

My concern would be how heavy is the Dodge Ram ? I try to keep my towd vehicles under 3500 lbs, most gas coach hitches are rated at 5000 lbs max. I do see people towing heavy vehicles but I wouldn't push my luck

 

[Joe Hogan]

RAM 1500: Curb Weight​

• 2021 RAM 1500 Tradesman: Between 4,778 pounds and 5,106 pounds
• 2021 RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE: 4,768 pounds
• 2021 RAM 1500 Big Horn: Between 4,792 pounds and 5,137 pounds
• 2021 RAM 1500 Laramie: Between 4,899 pounds and 5,248 pounds
• 2021 RAM 1500 Rebel: Between 5,096 pounds and 5,314 pounds
• 2021 RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn: Between 5,192 pounds and 5,387 pounds
• 2021 RAM 1500 Limited: Between 5,345 pounds and 5,568 pounds
• 2021 RAM 1500 TRX: 6,396 pounds