See Which Ram Truck You Need to Handle Towing Tasks in Kernersville, NC

Many people in Kernersville, NC like Ram trucks for towing trailers, campers, heavy equipment, or boats. But Ram models vary when it comes to towing features and towing capacity. The truck's size, engine type, and horsepower are all factors to consider when deciding which Ram truck you need. It also depends on what items you typically tow. Kernersville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has a full line of Ram trucks for sale at competitive prices, and we've created this guide to help you choose the Ram pickup that's best for you.

Common Weights

The following is a list of items Kernersville drivers frequently tow and how much they weigh:

• Boat trailer: 300 - 1,512 pounds
• Car trailer: 2,800 pounds
• Horse trailer: 2,400 pounds (unloaded)
• Sedan: 3,000 pounds
• Pickup truck: 5,500 pounds
• Backhoe: 14,000 - 19,000 pounds
• Bulldozer: 16,000 - 19,000 pounds
• Cement mixer (1 cubic yard): 7,000 pounds
• Stump grinder: 1,450 pounds
• Motorboat: 2,500 pounds
• Sailboat: 7,000 pounds
• Fifth-wheel trailer: 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)
• Gravel: 3,400 pounds/yard
• Sand: 2,600 pounds/yard

Basic Towing Terms

• Gross Combined Vehicle Weight (GCVW): The total combined weight of a fully loaded vehicle, including passengers, payload and everything in tow.
• Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): The total weight of a fully loaded vehicle, including passengers and payload - but excluding all towing.
• Gross Trailer Weight (GTW): 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.
• 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 the gross trailer weight.

Towing Specs for Popular Ram Truck Models

Ram 1500 Classic

The base Ram 1500 Classic with rear-wheel drive and a 3.6-liter V6 engine has a towing capacity of 7,610 pounds. People in Kernersville who often tow heavier loads will appreciate that the Ram 1500 Classic with a 5.7-liter V8 motor can tow up to 10,520 pounds.

Ram 1500

With the standard 305-horsepower V6 engine, the Ram 1500 has a maximum tow rating of 7,730 pounds. Ram 1500 Quad Cab models with the eTorque-assisted V8 motor and rear-wheel drive can tow up to 12,750 pounds.

Ram 2500

The Ram 2500 Power Wagon with a 6.4-liter V8 engine can tow up to 9,470 pounds. Kernersville drivers who need to tow backhoes or bulldozers will want a Ram 2500 with the 6.7-liter I6 Cummins® Turbo Diesel motor. These models have a tow capacity of 20,000 pounds.

Ram 3500

The Ram 3500 comes with a 410-horsepower 6.4-liter V8 engine that enables it to tow 16,900 pounds. When equipped with the 6.7-liter Cummins® turbocharged diesel motor, the 3500 has a 37,100-pound tow rating.

Ram 3500 Chassis Cab

The Ram 3500 Chassis Cab can tow up to 25,890 pounds when equipped with the 6.7-liter I6 Cummins® Turbo Diesel engine.

Ram 5500 Chassis Cab

The Ram 5500 Chassis Cab truck has a best-in-class towing capacity of 35,220 pounds in models with the 6.7-liter Cummins® Turbo Diesel engine.