Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings); Trailer And Tongue Weight - RAM 2014 5500 Owner's Manual

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.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed
on your vehicle.
Max. Trailer Hitch
Industry Standards
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
3,500 lbs (1 587 kg)
5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
10,000 lbs (4 540 kg)
Greater than 10,000 lbs
(4 540 kg)
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)
NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi-
mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website
addresses:
• ramtrucks.com/en/towing_guide/
• ramtruck.ca (Canada)
• rambodybuilder.com

Trailer And Tongue Weight

Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in the front
of the trailer. This places 10% 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 collisions. Never exceed the maxi-
mum tongue weight stamped on your trailer hitch.
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