Trailer Towing Weights; (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings); Trailer And Tongue Weight - RAM 2011 Truck Chassis Cab Owner's Manual

330 STARTING AND OPERATING
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.

Trailer Towing Weights

(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi-
mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website
addresses:
• http:// www.dodge.com/bodybuilder.
• http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada).

Trailer and Tongue Weight

Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% 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 accidents.
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your trailer hitch.