RAM 1500 CLASSIC 2020 Owner's Manual page 202

200 STARTING AND OPERATING
Towing Requirements — Tires
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a

compact spare tire.
Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) when

towing while using a full size spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to

the safe and satisfactory operation of your
vehicle. Refer to "Tires" in "Servicing And Main-
tenance" for proper tire inflation procedures.
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation

pressures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire

damage before towing a trailer. Refer to "Tires"
in "Servicing And Maintenance" for the proper
inspection procedure.
When replacing tires, refer to "Tires" in

"Servicing And Maintenance" for the proper tire
replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a
higher load carrying capacity will not increase
the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system

or vacuum system of your vehicle with that of
the trailer. This could cause inadequate braking
and possible personal injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake

controller is required when towing a trailer with
electronically actuated brakes. When towing a
trailer equipped with a hydraulic surge actuated
brake system, an electronic brake controller is
not required.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers

over 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for trailers
in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg).
WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's

hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your
brake system and cause it to fail. You might
not have brakes when you need them and
could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping

distance. When towing, you should allow for
additional space between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front of you. Failure to do so could
result in an accident.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
Integrated Trailer Brake Module —
If Equipped
Your vehicle may have an Integrated Trailer Brake
Module (ITBM) for Electric and Electric Over
Hydraulic (EOH) trailer brakes.
NOTE:
This module has been designed and verified with
electric trailer brakes and new electric over
hydraulic systems. Some previous EOH systems
may not be compatible with ITBM.
Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM)
1 — GAIN Adjustment Button
2 — GAIN Adjustment Button
3 — Manual Brake Control Lever