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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 towing condition.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.
Class III Bumper Hitch Access
Remove the cap with a trim stick or screwdriver to access
the Class III hitch attachment.
NOTE:
Be careful not to scratch the bumper step pad.
Class III Bumper Hitch Access
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(M
AXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
NOTE:
For trailer towing information (maximum trailer weight
ratings) refer to the following website addresses:
ramtrucks.com/towing/towing-guide
ramtruck.ca (Canada)
rambodybuilder.com
TRAILER AND TONGUE WEIGHT
Weight Distribution
Trailer Hitch Type and Maximum Trailer Weight
Hitch Type Max. Trailer Weight / Max. Tongue Weight
Class III Bumper Hitch - 1500 Model 5,000 lb (2,267 kg) / 500 lb (226 kg)
Class IV - 1500 Model 12,750 lb (5,783 kg) / 1,275 lb (578 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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