Towing tips – Dodge 2008 Ram Pickup 1500 User Manual
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The following chart identifies the maximum electrical
loads that the trailer tow output circuits are capable of
supporting.
Trailer Tow Additional Lamp Loads
Output Func-
tions
Maximum Cur-
rent
Additional Bulbs
Allowed Ex-
ample Only.
Other bulb com-
binations can be
used as long as
maximum cur-
rent is not ex-
ceeded.
Stop/Turn Left
16A
2 #3157 bulbs
for stop/turn
Stop/Turn Right
16A
2 #3157 bulbs
for stop/turn
Trailer Park
Lamps
14A
2 #1157 bulbs
(two filament
park/stop/turn)
plus up to 24
#168 or #194
peanut bulbs.
Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping
and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy
traffic.
If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing,
all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutch
slippage.
Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission
The “D” range can be selected when towing. However, if
frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “TOW
HAUL” or “OD/OFF” range should be selected.
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