Dodge 2004 Ram 3500 Automobile User Manual


 
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.
Trailer Towing Mirrors If Equipped
These mirrors are designed with an adjustable mirror
head to provide a greater vision range when towing
extra-wide loads. To change position inboard or out-
board, the mirror head should be rotated (flipped Out or
In). A small blindspot mirror is integrated onto the main
mirror surface.
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