Trailer Hitch Type And Maximum Trailer Weight - RAM TRUCK 1500 2014 Owner's Manual

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 a given factory equipped trailer hitch type can
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
Hitch Type
Class III Bumper
Hitch - 1500 Model
Class IV - 1500
Model
Max. Trailer Hitch Max.
Trailer Weight
5,000 lbs (2 268 kg)
10,450 lbs (4 740 kg)
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
Hitch Type
Class V - 2500/3500
Models
Fifth Wheel - 2500/
3500 Models
Gooseneck - 2500
Model
Gooseneck - 3500
Model
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.
STARTING AND OPERATING 585
Max. Trailer Hitch Max.
Trailer Weight
17,000 lbs (7 711 kg)
25,000 lbs (11 339 kg)
20,000 lbs (9 071 kg)
30,000 lbs (13 636 kg)
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