2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual Diesel - Page 295
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Manual
Page 295 highlights
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 Tongue weight must be equal to at least 10% of GTW, but no more than 15% of GTW. Also, there are maximum tongue weight ratings that are not to be exceeded, as follows: • Class III (the bumper ball type) 500 lbs (227 kg) • Class IV (the receiver hitch type) 1200 lbs (544 kg) 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. 5