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Towing Basics

GCVW

Gross Combined Vehicle Weight (GCVW) is the total combined weight of a fully loaded vehicle, including passengers, payload and everything in tow.

GVW

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the total weight of a fully loaded vehicle, including passengers and payload – but excluding all towing.

GTW

Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the total weight of the trailer plus all the cargo in it.

Curb Weight

The weight of a vehicle without any passengers or cargo, but including all necessary fuel, fluids and standard equipment.

Axle Ratio

The ratio between the revolutions per minute of the driveshaft and the rear axle. In general, a higher number offers more towing power; a lower number offers better engine efficiency. How does axle ratio affect my capability?

Trailer Tongue Weight

The downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler. In most cases, it should fall between 10 to 25 percent of GTW. Trailer tongue weight must be accounted for in total payload.

Hitch Assembly

The hitch assembly is mounted to the tow vehicle (most often to the vehicle frame) and includes a hitch receiver, ball mount adapter, hitch ball and wiring harness.

Gooseneck Hitch

A Class V hitch mounted in the bed of a pickup truck, over the rear axle. The trailer connects to a ball socket with a pivoted coupling arm.

Fifth-Wheel Hitch

A heavy-duty trailer hitch that mounts inside the bed of a pickup truck. Instead of using a ball hitch, the trailer attaches via a coupling king pin that locks into a large horseshoe-shaped plate.

Locking Differential

A locking differential restricts the rotational speed of both wheels on an axle. Compared to open differentials, locking differentials are designed to offer increased traction on uneven surfaces.

RamBox

The RamBox Cargo Management System is drainable, waterproof, lighted and lockable storage space. It's available in Light Duty and Heavy Duty models, on all 5'7" and 6'4" beds and it is exclusive to Ram Trucks.

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Common Weights

Trailers

Kayak trailer: 220 pounds

Car trailer: 2,800 pounds

Boat trailer: 300 – 1,512 pounds

Horse trailer: 2,400 pounds
(unloaded)

Boats

Canoe / kayak: 50 pounds

Motorboat: 2,000 pounds

Sailboat: 7,000 pounds

Cars

Racecar: 1,600 – 3,500 pounds

Sedan: 3,000 pounds

Station wagon: 3,600 pounds

Pickup truck: 5,500 pounds

RVs

Fifth-wheel trailers:
19,000 pounds (3,126 pounds trailer tongue weight)

Travel trailer:
5,000 – 12,000 pounds

Camping trailer:
3,000 pounds

Truck camper:
3,500 pounds (unloaded)

Construction Equipment

Cement mixer (6 cubic feet):
670 pounds

Cement mixer (1 cubic yard):
7,000 pounds

Stump grinder:
1,450 pounds

Building Materials

Plywood: 3 pounds / square foot
per inch of thickness

Gravel: 3,400 pounds / yard

Cement mix: 80 pounds / bag

Mulch: 500 pounds / yard

Sand: 2,600 pounds / yard

Pavers: 3,170 pounds / pallet
(624 pavers)

Upfits

Rollback: 1,500 pounds

Stake bed: 1,500 pounds

Cherry picker: 2,000 – 5,000 pounds

Towing Features

RAM 1500

RAM 2500 / 3500

RAM CHASSIS CAB

RAM VAN

Towing Specs

Select Vehicle Spec Sheet

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Curb Weight

(Includes Upfit)
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Max Towing Max Payload

Payload

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Towing

xlbs
x x x

Max GCVW

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Passengers

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Maximum towing weight is the total amount of weight that a vehicle can safely pull. This includes the weight of a trailer and its contents.When properly equipped. See dealer and check owner's guide for details.
Payload weight is the sum of all cargo and contents carried in the bed of a vehicle. When towing, trailer tongue weight must also be accounted for in total payload.When properly equipped. See dealer and check owner's guide for details.
The weight of a vehicle without any passengers or cargo, but including all necessary fuel, fluids and standard equipment.Curb Weight is rounded to the nearest 50 lbs. See dealer for details.
Based on an estimated 150 pounds per passenger. Driver counts as one passenger.
Gross Combined Vehicle Weight (GCVW) is the total combined weight of a fully loaded vehicle, including passengers, payload and everything in tow.
Weights provided are estimates only. Always check manufacturer labels for actual weights. Properly secure all cargo.
The wheelbase is the distance from the center of the front wheel to the center of the back wheel. Measured in inches.
* MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title and registration fees. Starting at price refers to the base model, optional equipment not included. A more expensive model may be shown. Pricing and offers may change at any time without notification. To get full pricing details, see your dealer.

1. Weights provided are estimates only. Always check manufacturer labels for actual weights. Properly secure all cargo.

2. Ram 3500 Heavy Duty and Chassis Cab numbers are for the standard dual rear wheel models only. See dealer for details.

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