What can the 2021 RAM 1500 tow?
Yes, up to
11,340 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 14 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 9,072 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- Crew Cab Laramie Longhorn 5 1/2 ft 4WD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 3,440 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Travel trailer, 30-35 ft overall: 7,900 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 11,340 lb. 70% used.
- Payload
- Not listed for this trim. No payload verdict.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 7,900 lb loaded. Rating 11,340 lb. 70% of the rating. Margin 3,440 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 9,072 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Not known | Payload not listed for this trim. No verdict. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class III, up to 8,000 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: Crew Cab Laramie Longhorn 5 1/2 ft 4WD.
Every trim
Yes: 5 trims. 7 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only. No: 30 trims.
Source marks: one source
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab Laramie Longhorn 5 1/2 ft 4WD | 11,340 lb | 70% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Crew Cab Laramie Longhorn 6 1/3 ft 4WD | 11,240 lb | 70% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Classic Regular Cab SLT 8 ft 2WD | 10,650 lb | 74% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Classic SLT Quad Cab 4WD | 10,260 lb | 77% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab 4WD | 10,190 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 10,090 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Classic Regular Cab SLT 6 1/3 ft 2WD | 9,180 lb | 86% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| HFE Crew Cab RWD | 8,290 lb | 95% | 1,747 lb | 459 lb | Yes |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | 8,240 lb | 96% | 1,606 lb | 318 lb | Yes |
| TRX Crew Cab 4WD | 8,220 lb | 96% | 1,350 lb | 62 lb | Yes |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD | 8,190 lb | 96% | 1,555 lb | 267 lb | Yes |
| Limited Crew Cab LB RWD | 8,180 lb | 97% | 1,548 lb | 260 lb | Yes |
| Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | 7,740 lb | 102% | 2,322 lb | 1,034 lb | No: rating |
| Rebel Crew Cab RWD | 7,440 lb | 106% | 1,805 lb | 517 lb | No: rating |
| Rebel Quad Cab 4WD | 7,330 lb | 108% | 1,599 lb | 311 lb | No: rating |
| Big Horn Quad Cab RWD | 6,740 lb | 117% | 2,008 lb | 720 lb | No: rating |
| Lone Star Quad Cab RWD | 6,740 lb | 117% | 2,008 lb | 720 lb | No: rating |
| Laramie Quad Cab RWD | 6,640 lb | 119% | 1,901 lb | 613 lb | No: rating |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD | 6,630 lb | 119% | 1,994 lb | 706 lb | No: rating |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD | 6,630 lb | 119% | 1,994 lb | 706 lb | No: rating |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | 6,600 lb | 120% | 1,991 lb | 703 lb | No: rating |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD | 6,600 lb | 120% | 1,965 lb | 677 lb | No: rating |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD | 6,600 lb | 120% | 1,965 lb | 677 lb | No: rating |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | 6,540 lb | 121% | 2,021 lb | 733 lb | No: rating |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD | 6,500 lb | 122% | 1,868 lb | 580 lb | No: rating |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD | 6,480 lb | 122% | 1,848 lb | 560 lb | No: rating |
| Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | 6,450 lb | 122% | 1,818 lb | 530 lb | No: rating |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | 6,400 lb | 123% | 1,763 lb | 475 lb | No: rating |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 6,340 lb | 125% | 1,708 lb | 420 lb | No: rating |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 6,290 lb | 126% | 1,659 lb | 371 lb | No: rating |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 6,190 lb | 128% | 1,554 lb | 266 lb | No: rating |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 6,150 lb | 128% | 1,513 lb | 225 lb | No: rating |
| Classic Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 4,720 lb | 167% | 1,907 lb | 619 lb | No: rating |
| Classic Express 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 4,710 lb | 168% | 1,594 lb | 306 lb | No: rating |
| Classic Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box | 4,710 lb | 168% | 1,581 lb | 293 lb | No: rating |
| Classic Express Quad Cab RWD | 4,610 lb | 171% | 1,941 lb | 653 lb | No: rating |
| Classic Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | 4,610 lb | 171% | 1,928 lb | 640 lb | No: rating |
| Classic SLT Quad Cab RWD | 4,560 lb | 173% | 1,882 lb | 594 lb | No: rating |
| Classic Warlock Quad Cab RWD | 4,560 lb | 173% | 1,879 lb | 591 lb | No: rating |
| Classic Express Crew Cab RWD | 4,530 lb | 174% | 1,884 lb | 596 lb | No: rating |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | 4,530 lb | 174% | 1,871 lb | 583 lb | No: rating |
| Classic Warlock Crew Cab RWD | 4,510 lb | 175% | 1,829 lb | 541 lb | No: rating |
Sources for this check
- Jayco: trailer specs
- GMC: tongue weight guide
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ