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Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.), Recreational towing - 2 wheel drive models, Recreational towing - 4 wheel drive models – Dodge 2008 Ram Pickup 3500 User Manual

Page 369: Recreational towing, Behind motorhome, etc.), Recreational towing – 2 wheel drive, Models, Recreational towing – 4 wheel drive

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• Do not shift the transmission unless the engine has

returned to idle and wheels have stopped. Make a
practice of stepping on the brake pedal before shifting
the transmission.

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Recreational Towing – 2 Wheel Drive Models

Recreational towing of 2 Wheel Drive models is not
allowed.

Towing with the rear wheels on the ground can

result in severe transmission damage.

Recreational Towing – 4 Wheel Drive Models

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these requirements can cause severe
damage to the transmission and/or transfer case.

CAUTION!

Internal damage to the transfer case will occur if a
front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational
towing.

NOTE:

Both the Manual Shift and Electronic Shift

transfer cases must be shifted into Neutral (N) for
recreational towing. Automatic transmissions must be
placed in P (Park) position for recreational towing.
Manual transmissions must be left in gear (not in neutral)
for recreational towing. Refer below for the proper trans-
fer case Neutral shifting procedure for your vehicle.

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