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

580 STARTING AND OPERATING
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.
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
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.
Max. Trailer Hitch Max.
Trailer Weight
5,000 lbs (2268 kg)
11,000 lbs (4989 kg)
17,000 lbs (7711 kg)
25,000 lbs (11339 kg)
20,000 lbs (9071 kg)
35,000 lbs (15875 kg)