What can the 2026 RAM 1500 Ramcharger tow?
Yes, up to
11,310 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 15 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 9,048 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- 1500 Crew Cab Tradesman 4WD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 3,410 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Travel trailer, 30-35 ft overall: 7,900 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 11,310 lb. 70% used.
- Tongue weight
- 988 lb
- Payload
- 1,288 lb of 2,625 lb with people and cargo.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
Source marks: one source
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 7,900 lb loaded. Rating 11,310 lb. 70% of the rating. Margin 3,410 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 9,048 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 988 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 1,288 lb. Payload 2,625 lb. Left 1,337 lb. |
| 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: 1500 Crew Cab Tradesman 4WD.
Every trim
Yes: 9 trims.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Crew Cab Tradesman 4WD | 11,310 lb | 70% | 2,625 lb | 1,337 lb | Yes |
| 1500 Crew Cab Big Horn 4WD | 11,260 lb | 70% | 2,625 lb | 1,337 lb | Yes |
| 1500 Crew Cab Lone Star 4WD | 11,260 lb | 70% | 2,625 lb | 1,337 lb | Yes |
| 1500 Crew Cab Warlock 4WD | 11,200 lb | 71% | 2,625 lb | 1,337 lb | Yes |
| 1500 Crew Cab Laramie 4WD | 11,150 lb | 71% | 2,625 lb | 1,337 lb | Yes |
| 1500 Crew Cab Rebel 4WD | 11,140 lb | 71% | 2,625 lb | 1,337 lb | Yes |
| 1500 Crew Cab Limited 4WD | 10,050 lb | 79% | 2,625 lb | 1,337 lb | Yes |
| 1500 Crew Cab Limited Longhorn 4WD | 10,050 lb | 79% | 2,625 lb | 1,337 lb | Yes |
| 1500 Crew Cab Tungsten 4WD | 9,150 lb | 86% | 2,625 lb | 1,337 lb | Yes |
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