2024 Ram 1500 Towing Capacity

March 12th, 2024 by

The full-size pickup truck is America’s bestselling vehicle, and the stylish Ram 1500 is among the leaders of this highly competitive class. With its dominant appearance and stout towing and payload capacities, it’s one of the more capable options out there. It’s offered in eight trim levels — Tradesman, Big Horn, Sport, Rebel, Laramie, Limited Longhorn, Limited, and TRX.

2024 RAM 1500 Tow Capacity

Ram always strives to improve the 1500’s towing capacity with potent and refined engines, improved suspension, and high-strength frames. The 2024 iteration of this vehicle can tow up to a massive 12,750 pounds. At Meadowland of Carmel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to help you understand the 2024 Ram 1500’s towing capacities.

Ram 1500 Powerful Engine Options

Three available engine options, each paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, provide the impressive towing capacity of the 2024 Ram 1500. First up is a 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar engine with the eTorque mild hybrid system. It delivers 305 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels or the available four-wheel-drive system.

Depending on your truck’s configuration, a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine with eTorque is also available. This engine generates 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque. The Ram 1500 TRX is an off-road high-performance truck that comes exclusively with a supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8. It pumps out 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque.

How Much Can a 2024 Ram 1500 Tow?

When properly equipped, the Ram 1500 with the 3.6-liter V-6 engine, four-wheel drive, and a quad cab with the standard 6-foot-4-inch box has a maximum towing capacity ranging from 6,530 to 7,530 pounds. With rear-wheel drive, the capacity is 6,750 to 7,740 pounds. Crew cab models with four-wheel drive and the 5-foot 7-inch box can tow 6,430 to 7,430 pounds, while rear-wheel drive increases the capacity to 6,620 to 7,620 pounds. The V-6 engine also gives the Ram 1500 a payload of up to 2,330 pounds.

How Much Does the Ram 1500 HEMI Tow?

When equipped with the 5.7-liter V-8 HEMI eTorque engine, four-wheel drive, the crew cab, and a 6-foot-4-inch box, the 2024 Ram 1500 tow capabilities are 8,020 to 11,120 pounds, increasing to 8,310 to 11,410 pounds with rear-wheel drive. Opting for the 5-foot-7-inch bed and four-wheel drive gives you a maximum towing capacity of 8,140 to 11,240 pounds, while rear-wheel-drive models with this spec can tow a maximum of 8,300 to 11,400 pounds.

Models with the quad cab only come with a 6-foot-4-inch bed. With the 5.7-liter V-8 and four-wheel drive, they can pull up to 8,220 to 11,320 pounds. Similarly equipped trucks with rear-wheel drive offer an impressive towing capacity of 8,420 to a class-leading maximum hybrid capacity of 12,750 pounds. The off-road specialized Ram 1500 TRX with its supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 can tow up to 8,100 pounds.

Can a Ram 1500 Pull a Camper?

Every Ram 1500 can pull a camper, but the trailer size depends on your truck’s towing capability. A truck with the lowest towing capacity of 6,430 pounds can tow a small travel trailer of 14 to 19 feet long. Higher capacity vehicles could pull a 20- to 30-foot-long camper.

However, it’s not just the trailer’s weight but also what you carry in it. You must consider the weight of full-holding, propane, batteries, clothes, food, kitchen equipment, and other cargo. This equipment could add up to 2,000 pounds to the camper’s weight.

You should also consider the gross vehicle weight rating, which is the gross weight of your truck added to the trailer’s gross weight. The more cargo and passengers you load in your truck, the less weight you can tow safely. Always refer to your owner’s manual for weight ratings.

Can You Increase the Tow Capacity on the Ram 1500?

Most Ram 1500 trims come standard with a Class III bumper-mounted hitch and a seven-pin wiring harness that enables the truck to achieve its base towing capacities. Standard on the Longhorn, Limited, and TRX models and available for other trims is a Class IV receiver hitch bolted to the 98% high-strength steel frame. With this hitch, you can unleash the full trailering capability of your truck up to 12,750 pounds, depending on its specifications.

Towing Packages

Two towing packages are available for the Ram 1500 that upgrade your trailer towing experience.  The Trailer Tow Group includes the following trailering features:

  • A Class IV receiver hitch.
  • A trailer reverse steering control.
  • A trailer brake controller.
  • A trailer light check.
  • A trailer tire pressure monitoring system.
  • Heated power trailer tow mirrors with integrated turn signals and courtesy lights.

This package also adds tech features to trucks that don’t already have them. These include a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, the Uconnect 5 infotainment system with an 8.4-inch touch screen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, and hands-free phone and audio.

The available HEMI Max Tow Package adds more enhanced towing features, including:

  • A beefier rear axle with a torque-optimizing gear ratio.
  • 18-inch painted aluminum wheels with off-road tires.
  • A full-size spare tire.
  • A trailer brake controller.

These features help you make the most of your Ram 1500’s capabilities.

Trailering Technology

Take the stress out of backing up a trailer with the Ram 1500’s available trailer reverse steering control. The trailer steering knob allows you to steer the trailer while the system controls your truck’s steering wheel.

The available Uconnect 12-inch touch screen, among its many other functions, enables you to view towing-specific navigation. On certain trims, you can add a 360-degree trailer surround-view camera that gives you a top-down view of what’s around your truck and trailer.

Are You Ready To Haul With Ram 1500?

With a towing capacity of up to 12,750 pounds and a maximum payload of 2,330 pounds, you can haul just about anything with the 2024 Ram 1500. You can see this truck’s superb features at our Meadowland of Carmel dealership in Carmel, New York. You can also browse our extensive inventory online and then contact us to schedule a test drive.

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