Ram Trucks 2012 Chassis Cab - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 351)

CHASSIS CAB 5500
ST/SLT/Laramie
6.7L Cummins
௡ Turbo Diesel I-6 6-Speed Manual
Transmission
Towing: 18,300 lbs (8301 kg) - max
Payload: 11,820 lbs (5361 kg) - max
6.7L Cummins
௡ Turbo Diesel I-6 6-Speed AISIN
Automatic Transmission
Towing: 18,250 lbs (8278 kg) - max
Payload: 11,770 lbs (5339 kg) - max
NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi-
mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website
addresses:
• http://www.ramtrucks.com.
• http://www.ramtruck.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 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
the vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in
front is the cause of many trailer collisions.
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