2020 RAM ProMaster towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,100lb
- Cutaway 3500 136" WB FWD.
- Base trim: 5,100 lb.
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,100 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,080 lb
- Margin
- 1,100 lb (22%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-19 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,100 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,080 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,080 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,080 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 5,100 lb: Cutaway 3500 136" WB FWD, $30,145.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutaway 3500 136" WB FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 5,234 lb | 9,350 lb | 3,549 lb to 5,132 lb | $30,145 |
| Cutaway 3500 159" WB FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 5,203 lb | 9,350 lb | 3,549 lb to 5,132 lb | $30,495 |
| Chassis Cab 3500 136" WB 81" CA FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 5,173 lb | 9,350 lb | 3,549 lb to 5,132 lb | $30,795 |
| Chassis Cab 3500 159" WB 104" CA FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 5,133 lb | 9,350 lb | 3,549 lb to 5,132 lb | $31,095 |
| 1500 118 Low Roof Cargo Van FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,778 lb | $31,245 |
| Cargo Van 1500 Low Roof 118" WB FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 5,100 lb | 3,996 lb | 8,550 lb | 4,554 lb | $31,245 |
| Cutaway 3500 159" WB EXT FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 5,155 lb | 9,350 lb | 3,549 lb to 5,132 lb | $31,295 |
| Chassis Cab 3500 159" WB 104" CA EXT FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 5,104 lb | 9,350 lb | 3,549 lb to 5,132 lb | $31,945 |
| 1500 136 Low Roof Cargo Van FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,778 lb | $33,095 |
| Cargo Van 1500 Low Roof 136" WB FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 5,100 lb | 3,888 lb | 8,550 lb | 4,662 lb | $33,095 |
| 1500 136 High Roof Cargo Van FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,778 lb | $33,995 |
| Cargo Van 1500 High Roof 136" WB FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 5,100 lb | 3,763 lb | 8,550 lb | 4,788 lb | $33,995 |
| 2500 136 Low Roof Cargo Van FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,778 lb | $34,145 |
| Cargo Van 2500 Low Roof 136" WB FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,256 lb | 8,900 lb | 4,644 lb | $34,145 |
| 2500 136 High Roof Cargo Van FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,778 lb | $34,995 |
| Cargo Van 2500 High Roof 136" WB FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,132 lb | 8,900 lb | 4,768 lb | $34,995 |
| 3500 136 Low Roof Cargo Van FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,778 lb | $35,895 |
| Cargo Van 3500 Low Roof 136" WB FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,681 lb | 9,350 lb | 4,669 lb | $35,895 |
| 3500 136 High Roof Cargo Van FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,778 lb | $36,395 |
| Cargo Van 3500 High Roof 136" WB FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,554 lb | 9,350 lb | 4,796 lb | $36,395 |
| 2500 159 High Roof Cargo Van FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,778 lb | $36,795 |
| Cargo Van 2500 High Roof 159" WB FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,005 lb | 8,900 lb | 4,895 lb | $36,795 |
| Window Van 2500 High Roof 159" WB FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 3,943 lb | 8,900 lb | 4,958 lb | $36,995 |
| 2500 159 High Roof Cargo Van FWD with Window | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,778 lb | $36,995 |
| 3500 159 High Roof Cargo Van FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,778 lb | $37,945 |
| Cargo Van 3500 High Roof 159" WB FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,427 lb | 9,350 lb | 4,923 lb | $37,945 |
| Window Van 3500 High Roof 159" WB EXT FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,289 lb | 9,350 lb | 5,061 lb | $40,845 |
| Cargo Van 3500 High Roof 159" WB EXT FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,330 lb | 9,350 lb | 5,021 lb | $41,095 |
| Cargo Van 1500 Low Roof FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Van 2500 Low Roof FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,230 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Van 3500 Low Roof FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,680 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Van 1500 High Roof FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Van 2500 High Roof FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,230 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Van 3500 High Roof FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,680 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Window Van 2500 High Roof FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 3,930 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Van 1500 Low Roof w/136" WB FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,000 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Van 3500 High Roof Extended FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,680 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Van 2500 High Roof w/159" WB FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,230 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Van 3500 High Roof w/159" WB FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,680 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Window Van 3500 High Roof Extended FWD | N/A | FWD | 5,100 lb | 4,280 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A |
No rating listed: 2 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2015: 7,100 lb to 5,100 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 5,100 lb to 5,000 lb.
- Changed in 2017: 5,000 lb to 5,100 lb.
- Changed in 2021: 5,100 lb to 6,910 lb.
- Changed in 2026: 6,910 lb to 7,130 lb.
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree