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T
RAILER
H
ITCH
T
YPE AND
M
AXIMUM
T
RAILER
W
EIGHT
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.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed
on your vehicle.
T
RAILER
T
OWING
W
EIGHTS
(M
AXIMUM
T
RAILER
W
EIGHT
R
ATINGS
)
NOTE:
For trailer towing information (maximum trailer
weight ratings) refer to the following website
addresses:

ramtrucks.com/en/towing_guide/

ramtruck.ca (Canada)

rambodybuilder.com
T
RAILER
A
ND
T
ONGUE
W
EIGHT
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight
stamped on your bumper or trailer hitch.
Weight Distribution
Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:

The tongue weight of the trailer.

The weight of any other type of cargo or equip -
ment put in or on your vehicle.

The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE:
Remember that everything put into or on the trailer
adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options
must be considered as part of the total load on
your vehicle. Refer to the “Tire And Loading Infor -
mation” placard for the maximum combined
weight of occupants and cargo for your vehicle.
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
Hitch Type Max. Trailer Weight / Max. Tongue Weight
Class III Bumper Hitch 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) / 500 lb (226 kg)
Class IV 10,660 lb (4,835 kg) / 1,066 lb (483 kg)
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)” for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given drivetrain.
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