Trailer Towing Information (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) - Dodge Ram Gas Owner's Manual

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Also, there are maximum tongue weight ratings that are
not to be exceeded, as follows:
• Class III (the bumper ball type) 500 lbs (227 kg)
• Class IV (the receiver hitch type) 1200 lbs (544 kg)
NOTE: When towing a trailer, the following require-
ments must be adhered to:
• GCWR must not be exceeded
• Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
(4) ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight [15%
to 25% for a 5th Wheel style trailer] as a percentage
of total trailer weight.)
4. GAWR ratings
Trailer Towing Information (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings)
Trailer Towing Guide
NOTE: For trailer towing information (maximum trailer
weight ratings) refer to the following website address:
http:// www.dodge.com/towing.
In Canada, refer to the following website address: http://
www.dodge.ca.
NOTE: For additional general trailer towing informa-
tion refer to the following National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) website address: http://
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/Equipment/towing/
index.htm.