Trailer and tongue weight, Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer, Weight ratings) – Dodge 2011 Ram 1500 User Manual

Page 455

Advertising
background image

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)

NOTE:

For additional trailer towing information in-

cluding maximum trailer and tongue weight rating for
your vehicle, refer to the following website addresses:

http:// www.dodge.com/bodybuilder.
http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada).

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 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.

Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:

• The tongue weight of the trailer
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment

put in or on your vehicle

• The weight of the driver and all passengers.

454

STARTING AND OPERATING

Advertising
This manual is related to the following products: