Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings); Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) - Dodge Ram 2010 Truck User Manual

UTILITY
Bed Rail Tie-Down System
CAUTION!
The maximum load per cleat should
not exceed 250 lbs (113 kg) and the
angle of the load on each cleat
should not exceed 60 degrees above
horizontal, or damage to the cleat or
cleat rail may occur.
• There are two adjustable cleats on each
side of the bed that can be used to
assist in securing cargo.
• Each cleat must be located and
tightened down in one of the detents,
along either rail, in order to keep cargo
properly secure.
• To move the cleat to any position on
the rail, turn the nut counterclockwise,
approximately three turns. Then, pull
out on the cleat and slide it to the
detent nearest the desired location.
Make sure the cleat is seated in the
detent and tighten the nut.
• To remove the cleats from the utility
rail, remove the end cap by pushing up
on the locking tab, located on the
bottom of the end cap. Slide the cleat
off the end of the rail.
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
RATINGS)
NOTE: For additional trailer towing
information (maximum trailer weight
ratings) refer to the following website
addresses:
• http:// www.dodge.com.
• http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada).
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
Recreational Towing –
Two-Wheel Drive Models
• Recreational towing of two-wheel drive
models is not allowed. Towing with the
rear wheels on the ground can result in
severe transmission damage.
Recreational Towing –
Four-Wheel Drive Models
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these requirements
can cause severe damage to the
transmission and/or transfer case.
NOTE: Both the manual shift and
electronic shift transfer cases must be
shifted into NEUTRAL for recreational
towing. Automatic transmissions must be
shifted into the PARK position for
recreational towing. Refer to the following
for the proper transfer case NEUTRAL
shifting procedure for your vehicle.
Recreational Towing Procedure —
Manual Shift Transfer Case
• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop,
shut off the engine and depress the
brake pedal.
• Shift the transmission and transfer
case into NEUTRAL.
• Start the engine and shift the
transmission into REVERSE.
• Release the brake pedal for five
seconds and ensure that there is no
vehicle movement.
• Repeat the previous two steps with the
transmission in DRIVE.
• Shut OFF the engine and place the
ignition key in the unlocked OFF
position.
• Shift the transmission into PARK and
apply the parking brake.
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