What can the 2023 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: 9 trims. 14 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only. No: 12 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 Regular Cab Tradesman 8 ft 4WD | 10,410 lb | 76% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Classic Tradesman Quad Cab 4WD | 10,260 lb | 77% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Classic Express Quad Cab 4WD | 10,260 lb | 77% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Classic SLT Quad Cab 4WD | 10,260 lb | 77% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Classic Warlock Quad Cab 4WD | 10,260 lb | 77% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD | 10,190 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Classic Express Crew Cab 4WD | 10,190 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Classic SLT Crew Cab 4WD | 10,190 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Classic Crew Cab Warlock 5 1/2 ft 4WD | 10,190 lb | 78% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Classic Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD | 10,090 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 |
| Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD | 8,320 lb | 95% | 1,687 lb | 399 lb | Yes |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD | 8,320 lb | 95% | 1,687 lb | 399 lb | Yes |
| Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD | 8,230 lb | 96% | 1,717 lb | 429 lb | Yes |
| Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD | 8,230 lb | 96% | 1,600 lb | 312 lb | Yes |
| TRX Crew Cab 4WD | 8,220 lb | 96% | 1,350 lb | 62 lb | Yes |
| Limited Crew Cab RWD | 8,190 lb | 96% | 1,558 lb | 270 lb | Yes |
| Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD | 8,130 lb | 97% | 1,691 lb | 403 lb | Yes |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 8,060 lb | 98% | 1,431 lb | 143 lb | Yes |
| Limited Crew Cab LB RWD | 8,020 lb | 99% | 1,389 lb | 101 lb | Yes |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box | 7,870 lb | 100% | 1,434 lb | 146 lb | No: rating |
| Tradesman Quad Cab RWD | 7,740 lb | 102% | 2,335 lb | 1,047 lb | No: rating |
| Rebel Crew Cab RWD | 7,430 lb | 106% | 1,799 lb | 511 lb | No: rating |
| Big Horn Quad Cab RWD | 6,750 lb | 117% | 2,021 lb | 733 lb | No: rating |
| Lone Star Quad Cab RWD | 6,750 lb | 117% | 2,021 lb | 733 lb | No: rating |
| Big Horn Crew Cab RWD | 6,640 lb | 119% | 2,004 lb | 716 lb | No: rating |
| Lone Star Crew Cab RWD | 6,640 lb | 119% | 2,004 lb | 716 lb | No: rating |
| Laramie Crew Cab RWD | 6,530 lb | 121% | 1,891 lb | 603 lb | No: rating |
| Tradesman Crew Cab RWD | 6,490 lb | 122% | 2,025 lb | 737 lb | No: rating |
| Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD | 6,450 lb | 122% | 1,815 lb | 527 lb | No: rating |
| Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 6,340 lb | 125% | 1,701 lb | 413 lb | No: rating |
| Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box | 6,180 lb | 128% | 1,548 lb | 260 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