Ram 1500/2500/3500: Trailer Towing
Ram Truck 1500 2500 3500 (2009 - 2018) Owner's Manual / Starting And Operating / Trailer Towing
- Common Towing Definitions
- Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
- Towing Requirements
- Towing Tips
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Common Towing Definitions
The following trailer towing related definitions will assist
you in understanding the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
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 to
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drivetrain
components the following guidelines are recommended:
CAUTION!
Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehic
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Maintenance Procedures
The pages that follow contain the required maintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
"Maintenance Schedule", there are other components
which may require servicing or replacement in the future.
CAUTION!
Failu
Spare Tires - If Equipped
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with TIREFIT instead of a
spare tire, please refer to "TIREFIT KIT" in "What To Do
In Emergencies" for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact, full size or limited-use te
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