Towing Issues: Towing a Dodge Ram 1500, dodge ram 1500, car hauler trailer

Question
Thanks Shayne.  My question did lack some details!  Some answers:

The mission is to deliver my son's truck from Dallas to LA by towing it behind a rental RV.  Therefore:

Do you want the best or the cheapest? Cheapest.  This is only a one way trip, one time.

What year is the Ram? 2000

Is it 2 or 4 wheel drive?  2WD

Do you plan to tow it once or all the time?  Just once.

Do you want the cheapest to start with or the cheapest in the long run?  Cheapest to start since it's a one way trip.

What is the curb weight of the Ram?  2300lbs


Thanks.
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Followup To

Question -
Hi

What is the best (and cheapest) way to tow a Dodge Ram 1500 behind an A Class RV?

Thank you.

Answer -
So.... where should I start?  

Do you want the best or the cheapest?
What year is the Ram?
Is it 2 or 4 wheel drive?
Do you plan to tow it once or all the time?
Do you want the cheapest to start with or the cheapest in the long run?
What is the curb weight of the Ram?  

All of this being said... I can tell you right now that the odds of flat-four towing being the cheapest are slim.  You will need a braking system on the truck in most states and provinces.  
A tow dolly may work, depending on the year and drivetrain in the truck.  
A flat bed car hauler is probably your best bet.  It's just expensive to buy and difficult to store at a campsite or at home.  

Shayne Peterson
MobileHitch
http://www.MobileHitch.ca


Answer
Easy then.  Just rent a car-hauler trailer (like the ones at U-Haul).  Normally I wouldn't recommend U-Haul, but their car trailers have surge brakes so they don't require a brake control on the motorhome.  

Be sure to check the rating of the motorhome and it's hitch.  Don't take the rental agency's word for it unless you have it in writing.  The operator of the vehicle is responsible for all fines.  Plus you'll be the one waiting at the side of the road with the vehicle inspectors for the tow truck to come get your trailer.  

Your other option is to get your hands on a dolly.  It will need to have brakes and you will need to either tow with the rear wheels on the dolly (with the steering wheel locked by some method other than the anti-theft lock), or you will have to remove the driveshaft (or disconnect at the axle and tie up to the frame{REALLY WELL!}).


Best of luck and take your time,
Shayne Peterson
MobileHitch
http://www.MobileHitch.ca