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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