Trailer Hitch Classification; Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) - Dodge RAM 1500 Owner's Manual

246 STARTING AND OPERATING
Gooseneck Hitch
The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm
which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup
truck. The coupling arm connects to the hitch mounted
over the rear axle in the truck bed.

Trailer Hitch Classification

The following chart provides the industry standard for
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class
Class I - Light Duty
Class II - Medium Duty
Class III - Heavy Duty
Max. Trailer Hitch In-
dustry Standards
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
3,500 lbs (1 587 kg)
5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
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.
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)
The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to a
5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) without added equipment or altera-
tions to the standard equipment.
10,000 lbs (4 540 kg)
Greater than 10,000 lbs
(4 540 kg)