2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual Diesel - Page 279
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 279 NOTE: When towing a trailer, the following requirements must be adhered to: • GCWR must not be exceeded • Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four (4) ratings are not exceeded: 1. GVWR 2. GTW 3. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized (This requirement may limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight [15% to 25% for a ؆5th Wheel؆ style trailer] as a percentage of total trailer weight.) 4. GAWR ratings Trailer Towing Information (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ؆Trailer Towing Guide؆ NOTE: For trailer towing information (maximum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website address: http:// www.dodge.com/towing. In Canada, refer to the following website address: http:// www.dodge.ca. Trailer Towing Mirrors - If Equipped These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror head to provide a greater vision range when towing extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or outboard, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped Out or In). A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the main mirror surface. 5