Trailer Hitch Type And Maximum Trailer Weight - RAM 2500 2020 Owner's Manual

240 STARTING AND OPERATING
5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight distribut-
ing bars per the manufacturers' recommendations
so that the height of the front fender is approxi-
mately (H2-H1)/2+H1 (about 1/2 the difference
between H2 and H1 above normal ride height [H1]).
6. Perform a visual inspection of the trailer and weight
distributing hitch to confirm manufacturers' recom-
mendations have been met.
Example 2500/
Measurement Example
3500 Height (mm)
H1
H2
H2-H1
(H2-H1)/2
(H2-H1)/2 + H1
NOTE:
For all towing conditions, we recommend towing with
TOW/HAUL mode engaged.
Towing With All Other 2500/3500 (Non-Air
Suspension)
1. Position the truck to be ready to connect to the
trailer (do not connect the trailer).
2. Measure the height of the top of the front wheel
opening on the fender to ground, this is height H1.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle without the weight
distribution bars connected.
4. Measure the height of the top of the front wheel
opening on the fender to ground, this is height H2.
5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight distribut-
ing bars per the manufacturers' recommendations
so that the height of the front fender is approxi-
mately (H2-H1)/2+H1 (about 1/2 the difference
between H2 and H1 above normal ride height [H1]).
6. Perform a visual inspection of the trailer and weight
distributing hitch to confirm manufacturers' recom-
mendations have been met.
Measurement Example
1030 H1
1058 H2
28 H2-H1
14 (H2-H1)/2
1044 (H2-H1)/2 + H1
NOTE:
For all towing conditions, we recommend towing with
TOW/HAUL mode engaged.
Fifth-Wheel Hitch
The fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform with a
coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow
vehicle in the truck bed. It connects a vehicle and fifth-
wheel trailer with a coupling king pin.
Your truck may be equipped with a fifth wheel hitch
option. Refer to the separately provided fifth wheel
hitch safety, care, assembly, and operating instructions.
Gooseneck Hitch
The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm
which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup
truck. The coupling arm connects to the hitch mounted
over the rear axle in the truck bed.
TRAILER HITCH TYPE AND
MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight
Example 2500/
a given factory equipped trailer hitch type can tow and
3500 Height (mm)
should be used to assist you in selecting the correct
1030
trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
1058

Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight

28
Hitch Type
14
1044
Class V -
2500 Models
Class V -
3500 Models
Fifth Wheel -
2500 Models
Fifth Wheel -
3500 Models
Gooseneck -
2500 Models
Gooseneck -
3500 Models
Refer to the "Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings)" for the Maximum Gross Trailer
Weight (GTW) towable for your given drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.
Max. Trailer Weight / Max.
Tongue Weight
20,000 lb (9,071 kg) /
2,000 lb (907 kg)
23,000 lb (10,432 kg) /
2,300 lb (1,043 kg)
25,000 lb (11,339 kg) /
3,750 lb (1,700 kg)
30,000 lb (13,607 kg) /
4,500 lb (2,041 kg)
20,000 lb (9,071 kg) /
3,000 lb (1,360 kg)
35,250 lb (15,989 kg) /
5,287 lb (2,398 kg)