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Trailer hitch classification – Dodge 2009 Ram 1500 User Manual

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Fifth-Wheel Hitch
A special high platform with a coupling that mounts over
the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed. Connects
a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling king pin.

Gooseneck Hitch
The gooseneck hitch employs a pivoted coupling arm
which attaches to a ball mounted in the bed of a pickup
truck. The coupling arm connects to the hitch mounted
over the rear axle in the truck bed.

Trailer Hitch Classification
The rear bumper is intended to tow trailers up to
2,000 lbs (907 kg) without added equipment or alter-
ations to the standard equipment. Your vehicle may be
factory equipped for safe towing of trailers weighing
over 2,000 lbs (907 kg) with the optional Trailer Tow Prep
Package. See your dealer for package content.

The following chart provides the industry standard for
the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can

tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the
correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.

Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions

Class

Max. Trailer Hitch Industry

Standards

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
Duty

10,000 lbs (4540 kg)

Fifth Wheel/Gooseneck

Greater than 10,000 lbs

(4540 kg)

Refer to “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings)” for the website address that con-
tains the necessary information for your specific
drivetrain.

All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.

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