Can My Vehicle Be Towed? Dodge/RAM Edition

It's been awhile! A couple of months back, we started our "Can My Vehicle Be Towed?" series, looking at a bunch of the most popular vehicle manufacturers and seeing what parts of their lineup are flat-towable, how complex those towable vehicle are, and which ones we'd specifically recommend. We also did a YouTube version of this series, which you can find here:

Today, we're looking at the Dodge/RAM side of things. This article is probably going to be shorter than the others, due to the fact that most of Dodge's towable lineup is centered in the RAM series of trucks. There are a couple of other towable models (mainly the Caravan and the Durango), but make no bones about it: The RAM trucks are the star of this show.

Before we take a deeper dive, though, we need to get a quick disclaimer out of the way:

This article series isn't designed to dive into the details of every single towable vehicle. While we may reference specific cars as examples, this series is designed to give you general guidelines and words of wisdom when it comes to entire vehicle lineups. The things we cover here will be generally true across all flat towable models of a particular make - or, at least, true in the majority of cases. However, as with any guidance we give in this area, it's very important you review the Recreational Towing section of your vehicle's Owner's Manual. That's the only way to verify that the things we discuss here are applicable to your car.

Let's get started! 

The Complexity Scale

First up, the Complexity Scale! This is basically just a measurement we've been using to assess how complicated a certain manufacturer's lineup is to tow.

1 is something really easy like an older Jeep Wrangler (pretty much plug-and-play), while 10 would be something like the Ford CMax (which is literally impossible to tow correctly, even though it's technically "towable").

Based on that, here's where Dodge vehicles fall:

This is easily the lowest score we've handed out so far (remember, lower = better). It's really hard to go wrong with a Dodge. Really the only drawback, again, is that their lineup is pretty limited. You have three options: RAM trucks, the Caravan, or the Durango - with the chief option being the RAM series. So, if you're not wanting to go the truck route, you're probably better off looking elsewhere. However, if you are looking for a truck, Dodge vehicles are great. 

What Additional Equipment Do I Need To Tow?

Another reason Dodge vehicles are great? They're very simple from the standpoint of needing additional accessories.

Outside of the universal components that would be true of any car (a braking system and a breakaway), you'll need a 12v Battery Direct Kit. The reason for this is that there are two variations of Dodge outlets: Some models have no live 12v outlets at all, and those that do are usually on a 10 minute timer where they will auto-shutoff after that time. In either case, you'll need a dedicated outlet.

Recommended Model

No secrets here, we've been saying it since the outset of this article: The RAM series trucks are the way to go here. However, we'll narrow it down even further to the RAM 1500. The smallest of the RAMS, this model will afford you the most flexibility if you ever change motorhomes and is also still quite powerful if you need the truck side of things when you get where you're going.

Again, if you're not really a truck person, you may want to look at other manufacturers. Over here in Dodge-land, it's the RAM show!

Conclusion

Dodge cars are great when it comes to flat towing. If you can look past the limited nature of their lineup, you won't be disappointed. If you're in the market for a new towed, make sure to check them out!

Have a different towed vehicle that you love? Make sure to shout it out in the comments below!