Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings); Trailer And Tongue Weight - Dodge 2010 Ram Truck Owner's Manual

Weight Ratings)" for the website address that contains
the necessary information for your specific drivetrain.
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class
Class I - Light Duty
Class II - Medium
Duty
Class III - Heavy Duty
Class IV - Extra
Heavy Duty
Fifth Wheel/
Gooseneck
Refer to the "Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings)" for the Maximum Gross
Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given drive-
train.
Max. Trailer Hitch Industry
Standards
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
3,500 lbs (1587 kg)
5,000 lbs (2268 kg)
10,000 lbs (4540 kg)
Greater than 10,000 lbs
(4540 kg)
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)
NOTE: For additional trailer towing information in-
cluding maximum trailer and tongue weight rating for
your vehicle, refer to the following website addresses:
• http:// www.dodge.com/bodybuilder.
• http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada).

Trailer and Tongue Weight

Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the GTW
on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the
wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway
severely side to side which will cause loss of control of
the vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in
front is the cause of many trailer accidents.
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