2015 Ram 1500 towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2015 Ram 1500 run from 4,190 - 10,650 lbs depending on engine, cab, axle ratio, box length, drivetrain, and equipment.

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Retrieved from official Ram 2015 towing guide publications. Citations available below.

2015 Ram 1500
2015 TOWING RANGE
4,190 - 10,650 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
1,900 LBS
MAX GCWR
15,950 LBS
2015 Ram 1500 towing capacity chart
Engine Chart

3.0L V6 EcoDiesel

7,590 - 9,200 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB - 5'7" Box 4x2
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,540 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,840 lbs Base5,408 lbsBase F/R3,090 lbs / 2,318 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,540 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,840 lbs Base5,408 lbsBase F/R3,090 lbs / 2,318 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,540 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,840 lbs Base5,408 lbsBase F/R3,090 lbs / 2,318 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
CREW CAB - 5'7" Box 4x4
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,340 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,560 lbs Base5,611 lbsBase F/R3,246 lbs / 2,366 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,340 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,660 lbs Base5,611 lbsBase F/R3,246 lbs / 2,366 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,340 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,660 lbs Base5,611 lbsBase F/R3,246 lbs / 2,366 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
CREW CAB - 6'4" Box 4x2
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,480 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,880 lbs Base5,471 lbsBase F/R3,151 lbs / 2,320 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,480 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,880 lbs Base5,471 lbsBase F/R3,151 lbs / 2,320 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,480 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,880 lbs Base5,471 lbsBase F/R3,151 lbs / 2,320 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
CREW CAB - 6'4" Box 4x4
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,270 lbs 14,550 lbs 8,390 lbs Base5,676 lbsBase F/R3,360 lbs / 2,316 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,270 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,590 lbs Base5,676 lbsBase F/R3,360 lbs / 2,316 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,270 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,590 lbs Base5,676 lbsBase F/R3,360 lbs / 2,316 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
QUAD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x2
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,610 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,950 lbs Base5,337 lbsBase F/R3,025 lbs / 2,313 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,610 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,950 lbs Base5,337 lbsBase F/R3,025 lbs / 2,313 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,610 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,950 lbs Base5,337 lbsBase F/R3,025 lbs / 2,313 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
QUAD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x4
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,400 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,690 lbs Base5,552 lbsBase F/R3,245 lbs / 2,307 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,400 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,690 lbs Base5,552 lbsBase F/R3,245 lbs / 2,307 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,400 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,690 lbs Base5,552 lbsBase F/R3,245 lbs / 2,307 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
STD CAB - 8' Box 4x2
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,500 lbs 14,750 lbs 9,200 lbs Base5,095 lbsBase F/R2,986 lbs / 2,110 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,500 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,240 lbs Base5,095 lbsBase F/R2,986 lbs / 2,110 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,500 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,240 lbs Base5,095 lbsBase F/R2,986 lbs / 2,110 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
STD CAB - 8' Box 4x4
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,290 lbs 14,750 lbs 9,030 lbs Base5,307 lbsBase F/R3,152 lbs / 2,155 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,290 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,030 lbs Base5,307 lbsBase F/R3,152 lbs / 2,155 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,290 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,030 lbs Base5,307 lbsBase F/R3,152 lbs / 2,155 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
Engine Chart

3.6L V6

4,190 - 7,600 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB - 5'7" Box 4x2
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,850 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,480 lbs Base4,949 lbsBase F/R2,723 lbs / 2,226 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.4
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,850 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,490 lbs Base4,949 lbsBase F/R2,723 lbs / 2,226 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.4
CREW CAB - 5'7" Box 4x4
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,650 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,180 lbs Base5,151 lbsBase F/R2,892 lbs / 2,259 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.4
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,650 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,190 lbs Base5,151 lbsBase F/R2,892 lbs / 2,259 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.4
QUAD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x2
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,900 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,600 lbs Base4,905 lbsBase F/R2,723 lbs / 2,182 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.3
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,900 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,620 lbs Base4,905 lbsBase F/R2,723 lbs / 2,182 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.3
QUAD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x4
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,720 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,440 lbs Base5,081 lbsBase F/R2,895 lbs / 2,185 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.3
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,720 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,450 lbs Base5,081 lbsBase F/R2,895 lbs / 2,185 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.3
STD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x2
3.55 6,025 lbs 1,520 lbs 12,200 lbs 7,310 lbs Base4,510 lbsBase F/R2,495 lbs / 2,015 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.1
3.21 6,025 lbs 1,520 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,960 lbs Base4,510 lbsBase F/R2,495 lbs / 2,015 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.1
STD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x2 - HFE
3.21 6,010 lbs 1,450 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,980 lbs Base4,557 lbsBase F/R2,483 lbs / 2,074 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE · HFE p.1
STD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x4
3.55 6,300 lbs 1,580 lbs 12,200 lbs 7,060 lbs Base4,725 lbsBase F/R2,667 lbs / 2,058 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.1
3.21 6,300 lbs 1,580 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,770 lbs Base4,725 lbsBase F/R2,667 lbs / 2,058 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.1
STD CAB - 8' Box 4x2
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,900 lbs 12,400 lbs 7,280 lbs Base4,704 lbsBase F/R2,653 lbs / 2,051 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.2
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,900 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,790 lbs Base4,704 lbsBase F/R2,653 lbs / 2,051 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.2
STD CAB - 8' Box 4x4
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,710 lbs 12,400 lbs 7,110 lbs Base4,887 lbsBase F/R2,830 lbs / 2,058 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.2
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,710 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,610 lbs Base4,887 lbsBase F/R2,830 lbs / 2,058 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.2
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI

6,740 - 10,650 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB - 5'7" Box 4x2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,770 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,370 lbs Base5,133 lbsBase F/R2,923 lbs / 2,211 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.4
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,320 lbs Base5,194 lbsBase F/R2,947 lbs / 2,247 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,770 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,820 lbs Base5,133 lbsBase F/R2,923 lbs / 2,211 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.4
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,170 lbs Base5,194 lbsBase F/R2,947 lbs / 2,247 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,770 lbs 12,350 lbs 6,770 lbs Base5,133 lbsBase F/R2,923 lbs / 2,211 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.4
CREW CAB - 5'7" Box 4x4
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,550 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,160 lbs Base5,348 lbsBase F/R3,099 lbs / 2,249 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.4
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,530 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,150 lbs Base5,366 lbsBase F/R3,105 lbs / 2,260 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,550 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,610 lbs Base5,348 lbsBase F/R3,099 lbs / 2,249 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.4
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,530 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,000 lbs Base5,366 lbsBase F/R3,105 lbs / 2,260 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
CREW CAB - 6'4" Box 4x2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,340 lbs Base5,193 lbsBase F/R2,940 lbs / 2,253 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.5
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,660 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,220 lbs Base5,235 lbsBase F/R2,967 lbs / 2,269 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,790 lbs Base5,193 lbsBase F/R2,940 lbs / 2,253 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.5
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,660 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,070 lbs Base5,235 lbsBase F/R2,967 lbs / 2,269 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,710 lbs 12,350 lbs 6,740 lbs Base5,193 lbsBase F/R2,940 lbs / 2,253 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.5
CREW CAB - 6'4" Box 4x4
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,520 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,100 lbs Base5,385 lbsBase F/R3,096 lbs / 2,289 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.5
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,480 lbs 15,850 lbs 9,850 lbs Base5,420 lbsBase F/R3,124 lbs / 2,296 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,520 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,550 lbs Base5,385 lbsBase F/R3,096 lbs / 2,289 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.5
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,480 lbs 13,800 lbs 7,800 lbs Base5,420 lbsBase F/R3,124 lbs / 2,296 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
QUAD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,820 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,390 lbs Base5,082 lbsBase F/R2,921 lbs / 2,162 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.3
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,780 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,360 lbs Base5,120 lbsBase F/R2,947 lbs / 2,173 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,820 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,840 lbs Base5,082 lbsBase F/R2,921 lbs / 2,162 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,780 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,210 lbs Base5,120 lbsBase F/R2,947 lbs / 2,173 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,820 lbs 12,350 lbs 6,790 lbs Base5,082 lbsBase F/R2,921 lbs / 2,162 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.3
QUAD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x4
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,600 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,220 lbs Base5,297 lbsBase F/R3,099 lbs / 2,198 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.3
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,600 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,210 lbs Base5,305 lbsBase F/R3,107 lbs / 2,198 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,600 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,670 lbs Base5,297 lbsBase F/R3,099 lbs / 2,198 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,600 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,060 lbs Base5,305 lbsBase F/R3,107 lbs / 2,198 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
STD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x2
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,600 lbs 14,350 lbs 9,180 lbs Base4,748 lbsBase F/R2,697 lbs / 2,051 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.1
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,610 lbs 14,325 lbs 9,140 lbs Base4,739 lbsBase F/R2,697 lbs / 2,041 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.1
3.21 6,350 lbs 1,600 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,630 lbs Base4,748 lbsBase F/R2,697 lbs / 2,051 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.1
3.21 6,350 lbs 1,610 lbs 12,350 lbs 7,160 lbs Base4,739 lbsBase F/R2,697 lbs / 2,041 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.1
STD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x4
3.55 6,350 lbs 1,430 lbs 14,400 lbs 9,050 lbs Base4,917 lbsBase F/R2,851 lbs / 2,066 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.1
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,430 lbs 14,325 lbs 8,970 lbs Base4,917 lbsBase F/R2,851 lbs / 2,066 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.1
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,430 lbs 14,350 lbs 8,970 lbs Base4,922 lbsBase F/R2,909 lbs / 2,013 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.1
3.21 6,350 lbs 1,430 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,420 lbs Base4,922 lbsBase F/R2,909 lbs / 2,013 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.1
STD CAB - 8' Box 4x2
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,720 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,650 lbs Base4,878 lbsBase F/R2,837 lbs / 2,041 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.2
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,710 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,640 lbs Base4,888 lbsBase F/R2,881 lbs / 2,007 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,720 lbs 14,400 lbs 9,100 lbs Base4,878 lbsBase F/R2,837 lbs / 2,041 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.2
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,710 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,490 lbs Base4,888 lbsBase F/R2,881 lbs / 2,007 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,720 lbs 12,350 lbs 7,050 lbs Base4,878 lbsBase F/R2,837 lbs / 2,041 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.2
STD CAB - 8' Box 4x4
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,510 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,450 lbs Base5,092 lbsBase F/R3,018 lbs / 2,074 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,500 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,430 lbs Base5,102 lbsBase F/R3,013 lbs / 2,089 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.2
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,500 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,880 lbs Base5,102 lbsBase F/R3,013 lbs / 2,089 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.2
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,510 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,300 lbs Base5,092 lbsBase F/R3,018 lbs / 2,074 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
POWERTRAIN

Towing Capacity by Engine

Your engine determines your base towing limit. Start here to see the 2015 ratings for your specific Ram 1500 setup.

Highest Capacity
5.7L V8 HEMI
Range: 6,740 - 10,650 lbs
Max rating 10,650 LBS
3.0L V6 EcoDiesel
Range: 7,590 - 9,200 lbs
Max rating 9,200 LBS
3.6L V6
Range: 4,190 - 7,600 lbs
Max rating 7,600 LBS
GUIDE POLICY COVERAGE
PARTIAL
Passenger / options / tongue fields stay blank when the guide omits them.
PUBLISHED LOAD INPUTS PASSENGER / OPTIONS / TONGUE
300 / N/A / N/A
N/A means the reviewed guide notes omit that field.
PAYLOAD METHOD SAE J2807
Payload = GVWR – Base Weight.
Payload = GVWR – Base Weight. · Estimated values · Rounded to nearest 10 lbs · pounds
SOURCE GUIDE REFERENCE
p.1
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PARTIAL GUIDE POLICY

Ground rules behind every 2015 Ram 1500 towing number.

These are the source-backed guide notes Ram actually prints for the Ram 1500 family in 2015.

FIG. 2015 LOAD Published Assumptions

Load assumptions the guide explicitly prints

  • Passenger weight: 300 lbs counted for driver and passengers.
FIG. 2015 CALC Payload Formula

How Ram derives payload from curb weight

  • Formula: Payload = GVWR – Base Weight.
  • Values: Published as estimated (not guaranteed).
  • Units: pounds
  • Rounding: nearest 10 lbs.
FIG. 2015 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2015 WARN Warnings

Manufacturer safety warnings

  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive.
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.
FIG. 2015 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2015 towing guide

  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.1
  • All weights are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.1
  • Payload and Max Trailer Weight values are rounded to the nearest 10 lb. p.1
  • Payload = GVWR – Base Weight. p.1
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.1
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb. p.1
  • Options Weight is option content above 33 percent of sales volume. p.1
  • Trailer equipment weight = Class IV receiver hitch is 11.1 lb (if not already included in options weight). Trailer Hitch is 10 lb if TWR is less or equal to 5,000 lb and 65 lb if TWR is greater than 5,000 lb. p.1
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.1
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.1
  • The recommended tongue weight for a conventional hitch is 10 percent of the gross trailer weight. The maximum tongue weight for Class IV receiver hitch is limited to 1100lb. p.1
  • Weight Distributing Hitch is recommended for trailers over 5,000 lb. p.1
  • Quad Cab and Crew Cab models with Off Road Tire (s/c TXN) and/or Steel Wheel (s/c WFP) have 6800 lb GVWR. p.1
  • All models with 22 inch Tires (s/c TY4) have 6200 lb GVWR. p.1
  • Big Horn and Lone Star packages equipped with the 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel Engine and a 3.92 axle ratio have 13,750 lb. GCWR. p.1
NOTES: This strip shows only the guide-wide assumptions, warnings, standards, and availability limits Ram explicitly prints for this family. Missing fields stay blank instead of being inferred.
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