Trailer Hitch Classification; Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) - Dodge 2012 Ram Truck Gas 1500 Owner's Manual

546 STARTING AND OPERATING
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 Classification

The following chart provides the industry standard for
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can
tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class
Class I - Light Duty
Class II - Medium
Duty
Class III - Heavy Duty
Class IV - Extra
Max. Trailer Hitch Industry
Standards
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
3,500 lbs (1587 kg)
5,000 lbs (2268 kg)
10,000 lbs (4540 kg)
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class
Heavy Duty
Fifth Wheel/
Gooseneck
Refer to the "Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings)" for the Maximum Gross
Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given drive-
train.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)
The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to
5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) without added equipment or altera-
tions to the standard equipment.
Max. Trailer Hitch Industry
Standards
Greater than 10,000 lbs
(4540 kg)