Dodge 2004 Ram Pickup 1500 User Manual

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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 require-

ments 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.

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