Trailer and tongue weight – Ram Trucks 2014 ProMaster Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

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Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)

NOTE:

For additional trailer towing information (maxi-

mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website
addresses:

ramtrucks.com/en/towing_guide/
ramtruck.ca (Canada)
rambodybuilder.com

Trailer And Tongue Weight

Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (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 maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch.

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