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RAM Towing Guide: RAM 1500, 2500, & 3500

Are you looking for the perfect RAM truck that meets all your towing needs? Follow this guide on finding the perfect RAM for your towing needs. Learn more on the RAM towing capacity, things to know for towing, and more. The RAM 1500, 2500, or 3500 is ready to help get the job done. Whether you are looking for light or heavy-duty towing, RAM has you covered. What do you need to know before towing with your pickup truck? Keep reading and contact Napleton's Northlake RAM dealer with any more questions.

RAM Towing Capabilities: Affects

  • Engine and Transmission- The engine and transmission determine how much your RAM truck can tow.
  • Axle Ratio- find the right axel ratio between the higher and lower axle to find the right balance
  • Hitch Receiver Types- Class 1 receivers are rated for around 2,000 lbs. of towing capacity and Class 5 receivers can handle up to 23,000 lbs. For towing more weight, go for a fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer
  • Wheel Drive System- 4x2 systems have higher towing and payload capacities. 4x4 has better control but more truck weight
  • Cab Size- smaller cabs can tow a little bit more than a truck with a larger cab because of its lighter curb weight
  • Box Length- shorter box usually has a lower curb weight so you can increase the amount you can tow. If you tow with a fifth wheel or gooseneck, you'll want a longer box to provide space for turning

  

RAM Towing Technology

  • Air Suspension System- helps make hitching up gooseneck, fifth wheel, and conventional trailers easy
  • Cargo View and Back Up Cameras-both available cargo view and backup cameras assist with properly lining up your hitch and trailer
  • 360-Degree Surround View- allows for up to two auxiliary cameras to be positioned on or within your trailer. Gives you a full view of your truck's surroundings. Helps when hooking up a trailer or hauling a load.
  • Trailer Tow Mirrors- gives you a wide and clear view when towing a trailer, helps see your blind spot with spotter lamps mounted on arms
  • Reverse Guidance with Split-Screen View- gives you a good look at the operation, allowing you to back up without the help of another person
  • Blind Spot Monitoring w/ Rear Cross Path & Trailer Detection- scan the blind spot zones beside and behind the vehicle to help ensure trailer safety while maneuvering, while automatically sensing, and accounting for the length of the trailer
  • Trailer Reverse Steering Control- allows you to use the trailer steering knob located in the center stack to easily control the direction of your trailer as you back up while the system controls the trucks steering wheel

RAM Towing Capacity

RAM 1500 Towing Capacity

 Engine Towing Capacity
 5.7L HEMI V8 Engine with Etorque  12,750 lbs.*
 3.6L Pentastar V6 Engine with Etorque7,730 lbs.*
 3.0L Ecodiesel V6 Engine 9,600 lbs.*
 Supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 Engine8,100 lbs.*
 Perfect for hauling travel trailers, cars, and boats.

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RAM 2500 Towing Capacity

 Engine Towing Capacity
 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 Engine19,980 lbs.*
6.4L HEMI V8 Engine 17,730 lbs.*
 Great for towing livestock transports, fifth-wheel RVs, sailboats, and more.




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RAM 3500 Towing Capacity

 Engine Towing Capacity
 High-Output 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 Engine37,090 lbs.*
 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 Engine22,660 lbs.*
 6.4L HEMI V8 Engine 18,210 lbs.*
Perfect for heavy-duty hauling like horses, flatbeds, and more.

 3500 RAM towing capacity

*When properly equipped. Max payload/towing ratings shown for base configuration. Additional options, equipment, passengers, and cargo weight may affect payload/towing weights. Contact dealer for details.

RAM Towing Trucks for Sale

It is important that you find the perfect vehicle that meets all your towing needs. There is at least one of these RAM truck models that will meet the towing capacity that you are looking for. The different towing capacities of RAM trucks range from 7,000 lbs. to 37,000 lbs. Tow your boat, RV, travel trailer, horses, ATVs, and more. Many things go into RAM towing like the type of engine, cab and bed size, and more. This RAM towing guide was made for you to find the RAM truck that will get your towing needs done. If you still need help on which RAM truck fits your needed towing capacity, contact Napleton's Northlake RAM dealer. We look forward to helping you start your RAM towing journey in either a RAM 1500, 2500, or 3500 pickup truck.

RAM Towing FAQ

What is towing capacity?

It is the maximum weight a truck can tow after adding in the weight of the truck, passengers, and cargo.

How much can a RAM 1500 tow?

With a RAM 1500, you can tow up to 12,750 pounds with the right engine.

How much can a RAM 2500 tow?

The RAM 2500 towing capacity is 19,980 lbs. with the right engine.

How much can I tow with a RAM 3500?

With the right engine, you can tow up to 37,090 lbs. with the RAM 3500.

Learn more about RAM towing capabilities here!

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