Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome); Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle; Models - RAM 1500 2WD 2021 Owner's Manual

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME)

T
T
V
B
OWING
HIS
EHICLE
EHIND
Towing Condition
Flat Tow
Dolly Tow
On Trailer
NOTE:
When towing your vehicle, always follow
applicable state and provincial laws. Contact
state and provincial Highway Safety offices
for additional details.
Vehicles equipped with Active-Level Four
Corner Air Suspension must be placed in
Transport mode before tying them down
(from the body) on a trailer or flatbed truck
Ú page 165. If the vehicle cannot be placed
in Transport mode (for example, engine will
not run), tie-downs must be fastened to the
A
V
NOTHER
EHICLE
Wheels OFF The Ground
NONE
Front
Rear
ALL
axles (not to the body). Failure to follow these
instructions may cause fault codes to be set
and/or cause loss of proper tie-down tension.
R
ECREATIONAL
D
M
RIVE
ODELS
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the
drivetrain will result.
Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive
models) is allowed ONLY if the rear wheels are
OFF the ground. This may be accomplished
Two-Wheel Drive Models
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
OK
T
— T
-W
OWING
WO
HEEL
Four-Wheel Drive Models
See Instructions
Transmission in PARK
Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N)
Tow in forward direction
NOT ALLOWED
NOT ALLOWED
OK
using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow
dolly, follow this procedure:
NOTE:
If vehicle is equipped with air suspension,
ensure the vehicle is set to Normal Ride Height.
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle,
following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Apply the parking brake. Place the
transmission in PARK.

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