2016 Ram 1500 towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2016 Ram 1500 run from 4,170 - 10,640 lbs depending on engine, cab, axle ratio, box length, drivetrain, and equipment.

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Retrieved from official Ram 2016 towing guide publications. Citations available below.

2016 Ram 1500
2016 TOWING RANGE
4,170 - 10,640 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
1,890 LBS
MAX GCWR
15,950 LBS
2016 Ram 1500 towing capacity chart
Engine Chart

3.0L V6 EcoDiesel

7,540 - 9,210 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB - 5'7" Box, 4x2
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,540 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,870 lbs Base5,410 lbsBase F/R3,132 lbs / 2,278 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 7,870 lbs Base5,410 lbsBase F/R3,132 lbs / 2,278 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 7,870 lbs Base5,410 lbsBase F/R3,132 lbs / 2,278 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 1,330 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,610 lbs Base5,624 lbsBase F/R3,314 lbs / 2,309 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,330 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,610 lbs Base5,624 lbsBase F/R3,314 lbs / 2,309 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,330 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,610 lbs Base5,624 lbsBase F/R3,314 lbs / 2,309 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
CREW CAB - 6'4" Box, 4x4
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,260 lbs 14,550 lbs 8,340 lbs Base5,688 lbsBase F/R3,377 lbs / 2,311 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,260 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,540 lbs Base5,688 lbsBase F/R3,377 lbs / 2,311 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,260 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,540 lbs Base5,688 lbsBase F/R3,377 lbs / 2,311 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 1,600 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,990 lbs Base5,350 lbsBase F/R3,130 lbs / 2,220 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,600 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,990 lbs Base5,350 lbsBase F/R3,130 lbs / 2,220 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,600 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,990 lbs Base5,350 lbsBase F/R3,130 lbs / 2,220 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
QUAD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x2 - HFE
3.55 6,945 lbs 1,510 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,940 lbs Base5,436 lbsBase F/R3,105 lbs / 2,330 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · HFE p.3
QUAD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x4
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,390 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,750 lbs Base5,560 lbsBase F/R3,307 lbs / 2,253 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,390 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,750 lbs Base5,560 lbsBase F/R3,307 lbs / 2,253 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,390 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,750 lbs Base5,560 lbsBase F/R3,307 lbs / 2,253 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
STD CAB - 8' Box, 4x2
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,510 lbs 14,750 lbs 9,210 lbs Base5,095 lbsBase F/R2,903 lbs / 2,192 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,510 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,240 lbs Base5,095 lbsBase F/R2,903 lbs / 2,192 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,510 lbs 13,750 lbs 8,240 lbs Base5,095 lbsBase F/R2,903 lbs / 2,192 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 Base5,312 lbsBase F/R3,204 lbs / 2,109 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 Base5,312 lbsBase F/R3,204 lbs / 2,109 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 Base5,312 lbsBase F/R3,204 lbs / 2,109 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
Engine Chart

3.6L V6

4,170 - 7,610 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB - 5'7" Box, 4x2
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,830 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,470 lbs Base4,973 lbsBase F/R2,748 lbs / 2,226 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.4
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,830 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,480 lbs Base4,973 lbsBase F/R2,748 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 1,640 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,160 lbs Base5,164 lbsBase F/R2,917 lbs / 2,247 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.4
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,640 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,160 lbs Base5,164 lbsBase F/R2,917 lbs / 2,247 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.4
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,640 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,170 lbs Base5,164 lbsBase F/R2,917 lbs / 2,247 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 1,890 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,610 lbs Base4,915 lbsBase F/R2,743 lbs / 2,172 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.3
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,890 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,610 lbs Base4,915 lbsBase F/R2,743 lbs / 2,172 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 1,710 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,400 lbs Base5,094 lbsBase F/R2,906 lbs / 2,188 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.3
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,710 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,410 lbs Base5,094 lbsBase F/R2,906 lbs / 2,188 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 1,500 lbs 12,200 lbs 7,290 lbs Base4,524 lbsBase F/R2,501 lbs / 2,023 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.1
3.21 6,025 lbs 1,500 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,990 lbs Base4,524 lbsBase F/R2,501 lbs / 2,023 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 1,440 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,970 lbs Base4,571 lbsBase F/R2,518 lbs / 2,052 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 1,560 lbs 12,200 lbs 7,050 lbs Base4,739 lbsBase F/R2,679 lbs / 2,060 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.1
3.21 6,300 lbs 1,560 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,760 lbs Base4,739 lbsBase F/R2,679 lbs / 2,060 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.1
STD CAB - 8' Box, 4x2
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,880 lbs 12,400 lbs 7,270 lbs Base4,718 lbsBase F/R2,663 lbs / 2,056 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.2
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,880 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,770 lbs Base4,718 lbsBase F/R2,663 lbs / 2,056 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.2
STD CAB - 8' Box, 4x4
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,690 lbs 12,400 lbs 7,080 lbs Base4,910 lbsBase F/R2,869 lbs / 2,041 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.2
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,690 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,580 lbs Base4,910 lbsBase F/R2,869 lbs / 2,041 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.2
Engine Chart

5.7L V8 HEMI

5,030 - 10,640 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB - 5'7" Box, 4x2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,700 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,360 lbs Base5,196 lbsBase F/R2,965 lbs / 2,231 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.4
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,690 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,300 lbs Base5,212 lbsBase F/R2,979 lbs / 2,233 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,700 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,810 lbs Base5,196 lbsBase F/R2,965 lbs / 2,231 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.4
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,690 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,150 lbs Base5,212 lbsBase F/R2,979 lbs / 2,233 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,700 lbs 12,350 lbs 6,760 lbs Base5,196 lbsBase F/R2,965 lbs / 2,231 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 1,540 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,190 lbs Base5,365 lbsBase F/R3,124 lbs / 2,241 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.4
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,520 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,160 lbs Base5,381 lbsBase F/R3,144 lbs / 2,237 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,540 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,640 lbs Base5,365 lbsBase F/R3,124 lbs / 2,241 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.4
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,520 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,010 lbs Base5,381 lbsBase F/R3,144 lbs / 2,237 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
CREW CAB - 6'4" Box, 4x4
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,500 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,090 lbs Base5,403 lbsBase F/R3,127 lbs / 2,275 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.5
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,460 lbs 15,850 lbs 9,830 lbs Base5,445 lbsBase F/R3,226 lbs / 2,219 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,500 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,540 lbs Base5,403 lbsBase F/R3,127 lbs / 2,275 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.5
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,460 lbs 13,800 lbs 7,780 lbs Base5,445 lbsBase F/R3,226 lbs / 2,219 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
CREW CAB - 6'4" Box,4x2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,690 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,330 lbs Base5,211 lbsBase F/R3,032 lbs / 2,178 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.5
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,650 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,230 lbs Base5,253 lbsBase F/R3,046 lbs / 2,207 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,690 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,780 lbs Base5,211 lbsBase F/R3,032 lbs / 2,178 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.5
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,650 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,080 lbs Base5,253 lbsBase F/R3,046 lbs / 2,207 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,690 lbs 12,350 lbs 6,730 lbs Base5,211 lbsBase F/R3,032 lbs / 2,178 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.5
QUAD CAB - 6'4" Box 4x2
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,800 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,390 lbs Base5,100 lbsBase F/R2,958 lbs / 2,143 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.3
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,360 lbs Base5,138 lbsBase F/R2,938 lbs / 2,200 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,800 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,840 lbs Base5,100 lbsBase F/R2,958 lbs / 2,143 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,760 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,210 lbs Base5,138 lbsBase F/R2,938 lbs / 2,200 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,800 lbs 12,350 lbs 6,790 lbs Base5,100 lbsBase F/R2,958 lbs / 2,143 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 1,590 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,260 lbs Base5,313 lbsBase F/R3,135 lbs / 2,179 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.3
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,580 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,200 lbs Base5,321 lbsBase F/R3,128 lbs / 2,193 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,590 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,710 lbs Base5,313 lbsBase F/R3,135 lbs / 2,179 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,580 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,050 lbs Base5,321 lbsBase F/R3,128 lbs / 2,193 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 14,325 lbs 9,200 lbs Base4,747 lbsBase F/R2,726 lbs / 2,021 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.1
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,590 lbs 14,350 lbs 9,160 lbs Base4,762 lbsBase F/R2,736 lbs / 2,026 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.1
3.21 6,350 lbs 1,590 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,610 lbs Base4,762 lbsBase F/R2,736 lbs / 2,026 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.1
3.21 6,350 lbs 1,600 lbs 12,350 lbs 7,220 lbs Base4,747 lbsBase F/R2,726 lbs / 2,021 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.1
STD CAB - 6'4" Box, 4x2, R/T
3.92 6,200 lbs 1,350 lbs 10,250 lbs 5,030 lbs Base4,848 lbsBase F/R2,758 lbs / 2,090 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 · R/T p.1
STD CAB - 6'4" Box, 4x4
3.55 6,350 lbs 1,400 lbs 14,400 lbs 9,060 lbs Base4,954 lbsBase F/R2,896 lbs / 2,058 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.1
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,400 lbs 14,325 lbs 8,990 lbs Base4,954 lbsBase F/R2,896 lbs / 2,058 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.1
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,390 lbs 14,350 lbs 8,970 lbs Base4,960 lbsBase F/R2,896 lbs / 2,064 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.1
3.21 6,350 lbs 1,390 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,420 lbs Base4,960 lbsBase F/R2,896 lbs / 2,064 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.1
STD CAB - 8' Box, 4x2
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,700 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,640 lbs Base4,900 lbsBase F/R2,865 lbs / 2,034 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.2
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,690 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,620 lbs Base4,915 lbsBase F/R2,801 lbs / 2,114 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,700 lbs 14,400 lbs 9,090 lbs Base4,900 lbsBase F/R2,865 lbs / 2,034 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.2
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,690 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,470 lbs Base4,915 lbsBase F/R2,801 lbs / 2,114 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,700 lbs 12,350 lbs 7,040 lbs Base4,900 lbsBase F/R2,865 lbs / 2,034 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.2
STD CAB - 8' Box, 4x4
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,480 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,410 lbs Base5,117 lbsBase F/R3,044 lbs / 2,073 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.2
3.92 6,600 lbs 1,470 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,400 lbs Base5,129 lbsBase F/R3,038 lbs / 2,090 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.2
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,470 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,850 lbs Base5,129 lbsBase F/R3,038 lbs / 2,090 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.2
3.21 6,600 lbs 1,480 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,260 lbs Base5,117 lbsBase F/R3,044 lbs / 2,073 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 2016 ratings for your specific Ram 1500 setup.

Highest Capacity
5.7L V8 HEMI
Range: 5,030 - 10,640 lbs
Max rating 10,640 LBS
3.0L V6 EcoDiesel
Range: 7,540 - 9,210 lbs
Max rating 9,210 LBS
3.6L V6
Range: 4,170 - 7,610 lbs
Max rating 7,610 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
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Ground rules behind every 2016 Ram 1500 towing number.

These are the source-backed guide notes Ram actually prints for the Ram 1500 family in 2016.

FIG. 2016 LOAD Published Assumptions

Load assumptions the guide explicitly prints

  • Passenger weight: 300 lbs counted for driver and passengers.
FIG. 2016 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. 2016 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2016 WARN Warnings

Manufacturer safety warnings

  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive.
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.
FIG. 2016 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2016 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 1100 lb. 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), All Terrain Tire (s/c TWG) 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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