RAM 2500 2019, User Manual

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
NOTE:

When towing your vehicle, always follow
applicable state and provincial laws.
Contact state and provincial Highway
Safety offices for additional details.

Vehicles equipped with air suspension
must be placed in Transport mode before
tying them down (from the body) on a
trailer or flatbed truck. Refer to “Air
Suspension – If Equipped” for more infor
-
mation. If the vehicle cannot be placed in
Transport mode (for example, engine will
not run), tie-downs must be fastened to
the axles (not to the body). Failure to
follow these instructions may cause fault
codes to be set and/or cause loss of proper
tie-down tension.
Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive
Models
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the
drivetrain will result.
Recreational towing (for two-wheel drive
models) is allowed
ONLY if the rear wheels
are OFF the ground. This may be accom -
plished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If
using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
NOTE:
If vehicle is equipped with air suspension,
ensure the vehicle is set to Normal Ride
Height.
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow
vehicle, following the dolly manufac -
turer's instructions.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place
automatic transmission in PARK.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground Two-Wheel Drive Models Four-Wheel Drive Models
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED See Instructions

Automatic transmission in
PARK

Transfer case in NEUTRAL (N)
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Tow in forward direction
Dolly Tow Front NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Rear OK
NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL OK OK
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