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Can you flat tow a RAM 2500?
I just bought a brand new RAM 2500. I thought I’d use it to tow stuff, but I forgot that I always like to take a vehicle with me when I road trip in my RV. Can I flat tow a RAM 2500 without any issues?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You can flat tow a RAM 2500—but only if it has four-wheel drive and the transfer case is in neutral. You can never tow a
rear-wheel drive
version, as doing so can significantly damage the transmission and drivetrain.If you have four-wheel drive, follow these steps to put your truck’s transfer case in neutral and complete the flat towing procedure:
- Bring the vehicle to a complete stop on level ground, with the engine running. Firmly apply the parking brake.
- Shift the transmission to neutral.
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
- Shift the transfer case into neutral: With manual shift transfer case, shift the transfer case lever into neutral. With electronic shift transfer case, push and hold the transfer case neutral button.
- Release the parking brake.
- Shift the transmission into reverse.
- Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement.
- Repeat steps 6 and 7 with automatic transmission in drive.
- Shift the transmission to neutral and firmly apply the parking brake. Turn off the engine.
- Shift the transmission into park. On eight-speed transmissions the shifter will automatically select park when the engine is turned off.
- Turn the ignition to the off mode, then cycle the ignition to the run mode and back to the off mode. Remove the key fob from the ignition.
- Release the parking brake.
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