Ram Trucks 2014 Chassis Cab Commercial - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 390)

CHASSIS CAB 5500
ST/SLT/Laramie
6.4L HEMI® 6-Speed Automatic Transmission Towing: 18,900 lbs (8 572 kg)
Payload: 11,080 lbs (5 025 kg)
NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi-
mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website
addresses:
• http://www.ramtrucks.com.
• http://www.ramtruck.ca (Canada).
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in the front
of the trailer. This places 10% of the GTW on the tow
hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or
heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely
side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle
and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the
cause of many trailer collisions. Never exceed the maxi-
mum tongue weight stamped on your trailer hitch.
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