2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup Owner Manual Diesel - Page 326

326 STARTING AND OPERATING Trailer Hitch Classification Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lbs (907 kg) Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lbs (1587 kg) Class III - Heavy Duty 5,000 lbs (2268 kg) Class IV - Extra Heavy 10,000 lbs (4540 kg) Duty Fifth Wheel/Gooseneck Greater than 10,000 lbs (4540 kg) All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle. Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maximum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website addresses: • http:// www.dodge.com/towing. • 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 Gross Trailer Weight (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 vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of many trailer accidents.