Dodge RAM 2500 2022 Owner's Manual page 237

WARNING!
Total weight must be distributed between the

tow vehicle and the trailer such that the
following four ratings are not exceeded:
GVWR

GTW

GAWR

Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch

utilized.
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 Ú page 439.
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 Ú page 439.
For the proper tire replacement procedures

Ú page 439. 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 lb (453 kg) and required for trailers
in excess of 2,000 lb (907 kg).
STARTING AND OPERATING
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 lb (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.
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