2017 Ram 1500 towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2017 Ram 1500 run from 4,210 - 10,640 lbs depending on engine, cab, axle ratio, box length, drivetrain, and equipment.

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Retrieved from official Ram 2017 towing guide publications. Citations available below.

2017 Ram 1500
2017 TOWING RANGE
4,210 - 10,640 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
1,880 LBS
MAX GCWR
15,950 LBS
2017 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 1,530 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,860 lbs Base5,417 lbsBase F/R3,130 lbs / 2,287 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,530 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,860 lbs Base5,417 lbsBase F/R3,130 lbs / 2,287 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,530 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,860 lbs Base5,417 lbsBase F/R3,130 lbs / 2,287 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 1,320 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,580 lbs Base5,631 lbsBase F/R3,311 lbs / 2,319 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,320 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,580 lbs Base5,631 lbsBase F/R3,311 lbs / 2,319 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,320 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,580 lbs Base5,631 lbsBase F/R3,311 lbs / 2,319 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 1,250 lbs 14,550 lbs 8,340 lbs Base5,695 lbsBase F/R3,375 lbs / 2,320 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,250 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,540 lbs Base5,695 lbsBase F/R3,375 lbs / 2,320 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,250 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,540 lbs Base5,695 lbsBase F/R3,375 lbs / 2,320 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 1,590 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,960 lbs Base5,357 lbsBase F/R3,128 lbs / 2,229 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,590 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,960 lbs Base5,357 lbsBase F/R3,128 lbs / 2,229 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,590 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,960 lbs Base5,357 lbsBase F/R3,128 lbs / 2,229 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 1,500 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,920 lbs Base5,449 lbsBase F/R3,107 lbs / 2,342 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 1,380 lbs 14,750 lbs 8,650 lbs Base5,567 lbsBase F/R3,304 lbs / 2,263 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.55 6,950 lbs 1,380 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,650 lbs Base5,567 lbsBase F/R3,304 lbs / 2,263 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.92 6,950 lbs 1,380 lbs 13,750 lbs 7,650 lbs Base5,567 lbsBase F/R3,304 lbs / 2,263 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

4,210 - 7,600 lbs Engine page →

Configurations

Published configurations

CREW CAB - 5'7" Box, 4x2
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,820 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,510 lbs Base4,980 lbsBase F/R2,746 lbs / 2,235 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.4
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,820 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,510 lbs Base4,980 lbsBase F/R2,746 lbs / 2,235 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 1,630 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,210 lbs Base5,170 lbsBase F/R2,915 lbs / 2,256 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.4
3.92 6,800 lbs 1,630 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,210 lbs Base5,170 lbsBase F/R2,915 lbs / 2,256 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.4
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,630 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,210 lbs Base5,170 lbsBase F/R2,915 lbs / 2,256 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 1,880 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,600 lbs Base4,922 lbsBase F/R2,741 lbs / 2,181 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.3
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,880 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,610 lbs Base4,922 lbsBase F/R2,741 lbs / 2,181 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 1,700 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,420 lbs Base5,101 lbsBase F/R2,904 lbs / 2,197 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 845RE p.3
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,700 lbs 9,850 lbs 4,430 lbs Base5,101 lbsBase F/R2,904 lbs / 2,197 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 7,260 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 4,970 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, 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 4,750 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 10,330 lbs Base5,203 lbsBase F/R2,963 lbs / 2,240 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.4
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,680 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,220 lbs Base5,219 lbsBase F/R2,977 lbs / 2,241 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 8,780 lbs Base5,203 lbsBase F/R2,963 lbs / 2,240 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.4
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,680 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,070 lbs Base5,219 lbsBase F/R2,977 lbs / 2,241 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 6,730 lbs Base5,203 lbsBase F/R2,963 lbs / 2,240 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 1,530 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,160 lbs Base5,372 lbsBase F/R3,122 lbs / 2,250 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.4
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,510 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,140 lbs Base5,388 lbsBase F/R3,142 lbs / 2,246 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.4
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,530 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,610 lbs Base5,372 lbsBase F/R3,122 lbs / 2,250 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.4
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,510 lbs 13,800 lbs 7,990 lbs Base5,388 lbsBase F/R3,142 lbs / 2,246 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 1,490 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,080 lbs Base5,410 lbsBase F/R3,125 lbs / 2,285 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.5
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,450 lbs 15,850 lbs 9,830 lbs Base5,452 lbsBase F/R3,224 lbs / 2,228 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,490 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,530 lbs Base5,410 lbsBase F/R3,125 lbs / 2,285 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.5
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,450 lbs 13,800 lbs 7,780 lbs Base5,452 lbsBase F/R3,224 lbs / 2,228 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 1,680 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,310 lbs Base5,218 lbsBase F/R3,030 lbs / 2,188 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.5
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,640 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,200 lbs Base5,260 lbsBase F/R3,044 lbs / 2,216 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,680 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,760 lbs Base5,218 lbsBase F/R3,030 lbs / 2,188 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.5
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,640 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,050 lbs Base5,260 lbsBase F/R3,044 lbs / 2,216 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.5
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,680 lbs 12,350 lbs 6,710 lbs Base5,218 lbsBase F/R3,030 lbs / 2,188 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 1,790 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,420 lbs Base5,107 lbsBase F/R2,956 lbs / 2,152 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 10,340 lbs Base5,145 lbsBase F/R2,970 lbs / 2,175 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,790 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,870 lbs Base5,107 lbsBase F/R2,956 lbs / 2,152 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 8,190 lbs Base5,145 lbsBase F/R2,970 lbs / 2,175 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,790 lbs 12,350 lbs 6,820 lbs Base5,107 lbsBase F/R2,956 lbs / 2,152 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 1,580 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,220 lbs Base5,320 lbsBase F/R3,133 lbs / 2,188 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.3
3.92 6,900 lbs 1,570 lbs 15,950 lbs 10,150 lbs Base5,328 lbsBase F/R3,126 lbs / 2,202 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,580 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,670 lbs Base5,320 lbsBase F/R3,133 lbs / 2,188 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.3
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,570 lbs 13,800 lbs 8,000 lbs Base5,328 lbsBase F/R3,126 lbs / 2,202 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 8-Speed Auto 8HP70 p.3
STD CAB - 6'4" Box, 4x2
3.55 6,350 lbs 1,600 lbs 14,400 lbs 9,220 lbs Base4,747 lbsBase F/R2,726 lbs / 2,021 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.1
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
3.92 6,350 lbs 1,600 lbs 14,325 lbs 9,150 lbs Base4,747 lbsBase F/R2,726 lbs / 2,021 lbsGAWR F/R3,700 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.1
3.21 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 7,170 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 9,030 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 8,960 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 8,930 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 8,380 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 Base4,896 lbsBase F/R2,862 lbs / 2,033 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 Base4,896 lbsBase F/R2,862 lbs / 2,033 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 Base4,896 lbsBase F/R2,862 lbs / 2,033 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 Base5,122 lbsBase F/R3,034 lbs / 2,087 lbsGAWR F/R3,900 lbs / 3,900 lbs 6-Speed Auto 65RFE p.2
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
3.55 6,600 lbs 1,480 lbs 14,400 lbs 8,860 lbs Base5,122 lbsBase F/R3,034 lbs / 2,087 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 2017 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: 4,210 - 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
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PARTIAL GUIDE POLICY

Ground rules behind every 2017 Ram 1500 towing number.

These are the source-backed guide notes Ram actually prints for the Ram 1500 family in 2017.

FIG. 2017 LOAD Published Assumptions

Load assumptions the guide explicitly prints

  • Passenger weight: 300 lbs counted for driver and passengers.
FIG. 2017 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. 2017 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2017 WARN Warnings

Manufacturer safety warnings

  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive.
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.
FIG. 2017 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2017 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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