Trailer Hitch Type And Maximum Trailer Weight - RAM 2500 2019 Owner's Manual

Fifth-Wheel Hitch
The fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform with a
coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle in
the truck bed. It connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer
with a coupling king pin.
Your truck may be equipped with a 5th wheel hitch option.
Refer to the separately provided 5th wheel hitch safety, care,
assembly, and operating instructions.
Hitch Type
Class V - 2500 Models
Class V - 3500 Models
Fifth Wheel - 2500 Models
Fifth Wheel - 3500 Models
Gooseneck - 2500 Models
Gooseneck - 3500 Models
Refer to the "Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)" for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
towable for your given drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle.

Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight

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 Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight a
given factory equipped trailer hitch type can tow and should
be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for
your intended towing condition.
Max. Trailer Weight / Max. Tongue Weight
20,000 lbs (9,071 kg) / 2000 lbs (907 kg)
23,000 lbs (10,432 kg) / 2300 lbs (1043 kg)
25,000 lbs (11,339 kg) / 2500 lbs (1,133 kg)
30,000 lbs (13,607 kg) / 3000 lbs (1,360 kg)
20,000 lbs (9,071 kg) / 2000 lbs (907 kg)
35,000 lbs (15,875 kg) / 3500 lbs (1,587 kg)
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