Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings); Trailer And Tongue Weight; Towing Requirements - RAM Commercial CHASSIS CAB 3500 2021 Owner's Manual

T T W
RAILER OWING EIGHTS
T W R )
RAILER EIGHT ATINGS
NOTE:
For trailer towing information (maximum trailer
weight ratings) refer to the following website
addresses:
ramtrucks.com/en/towing_guide/
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ramtruck.ca (Canada)

rambodybuilder.com
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T A T W
RAILER ND ONGUE EIGHT
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight
stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch.
Weight Distribution
(M
AXIMUM
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.
Consider the following items when computing
the weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
The tongue weight of the trailer.
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The weight of any other type of cargo or

equipment put in or on your vehicle.
The weight of the driver and all passengers.
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NOTE:
Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, addi-
tional factory-installed options or dealer-installed
options must be considered as part of the total
load on your vehicle. For the maximum combined
weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle
Ú page 411.
CAUTION!
STARTING AND OPERATING
T R
OWING EQUIREMENTS
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle
drivetrain components, the following guidelines
are recommended.
CAUTION!
Do not tow a trailer at all during the first

500 miles (805 km) the new vehicle is
driven. The engine, axle or other parts could
be damaged.
Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km)

that a trailer is towed, do not drive over
50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts
at full throttle. This helps the engine and
other parts of the vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
Perform the maintenance listed in the
"Scheduled Servicing" Ú page 353. When
towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR or
GCWR ratings.
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