Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings); Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) - Dodge RAM 2010 User Manual

Bed Rail Tie-Down System
CAUTION!
The maximum load per cleat should
not exceed 250 lbs (113 kg) and the
angle of the load on each cleat
should not exceed 60 degrees above
horizontal, or damage to the cleat or
cleat rail may occur.
• There are two adjustable cleats on
each side of the bed that can be used
to assist in securing cargo.
• Each cleat must be located and
tightened down in one of the detents,
along either rail, in order to keep
cargo properly secure.
• To move the cleat to any position on
the rail, turn the nut
counterclockwise, approximately
three turns. Then, pull out on the cleat
and slide it to the detent nearest the
desired location. Make sure the cleat
is seated in the detent and tighten
the nut.
• To remove the cleats from the utility
rail, remove the end cap by pushing
up on the locking tab, located on the
bottom of the end cap. Slide the cleat
off the end of the rail.
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
RATINGS)
NOTE: For additional trailer towing
information (maximum trailer weight
ratings) refer to the following website
addresses:
• http://www.dodge.com.
• http://www.dodge.ca (Canada).
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
Recreational Towing –
Two-Wheel Drive Models
• Recreational towing of two-wheel
drive models is not allowed. Towing
with the rear wheels on the ground
can result in severe transmission
damage.
Recreational Towing –
Four-Wheel Drive Models
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these requirements
can cause severe damage to the
transmission and/or transfer case.
NOTE: Both the manual shift and
electronic shift transfer cases must be
shifted into NEUTRAL for recreational
towing. Automatic transmissions must
be shifted into the PARK position for
recreational towing. Refer to the
following for the proper transfer case
NEUTRAL shifting procedure for your
vehicle.
Recreational Towing Procedure —
Manual Shift Transfer Case
• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop,
shut off the engine and depress the
brake pedal.
• Shift the transmission and transfer
case into NEUTRAL.
• Start the engine and shift the
transmission into REVERSE.
• Release the brake pedal for five
seconds and ensure that there is no
vehicle movement.
• Repeat the previous two steps with
the transmission in DRIVE.
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UTILITY