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2021 RAM ProMaster towing capacity

Max tow rating

6,910lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 5,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
6,910 lb
80% rule
Up to 5,528 lb
Margin
1,410 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
121% of 4,554 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-19 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 5,528 lbRating: 6,910 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 5,528 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
6,910 lb
80% of the rating
5,528 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 5,528 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 5,528 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 5,528 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 5,528 lb
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 6,910 lb: Cargo Van 1500 Low Roof 118" WB FWD, $33,760.

2021 RAM ProMaster tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Cargo Van 1500 Low Roof 118" WB FWD3.6L 6cylFWD6,910 lb3,996 lb8,550 lb4,554 lb$33,760
Cargo Van 1500 Low Roof 136" WB FWD3.6L 6cylFWD6,800 lb3,888 lb8,550 lb4,662 lb$35,635
Cargo Van 2500 Low Roof 136" WB FWD3.6L 6cylFWD6,800 lb4,256 lb8,900 lb4,644 lb$36,700
Cargo Van 1500 High Roof 136" WB FWD3.6L 6cylFWD6,700 lb3,763 lb8,550 lb4,787 lb$36,545
Cargo Van 2500 High Roof 136" WB FWD3.6L 6cylFWD6,700 lb4,132 lb8,900 lb4,768 lb$37,635
Cargo Van 3500 Low Roof 136" WB FWD3.6L 6cylFWD6,700 lb4,681 lb9,350 lb4,669 lb$38,045
Cargo Van 3500 High Roof 136" WB FWD3.6L 6cylFWD6,600 lb4,554 lb9,350 lb4,796 lb$38,550
Window Van 2500 High Roof 159" WB FWDN/AFWD6,480 lb3,943 lb8,900 lb4,957 lb$38,590
Cargo Van 2500 High Roof 159" WB FWD3.6L 6cylFWD6,480 lb4,005 lb8,900 lb4,895 lb$39,325
Cargo Van 3500 High Roof 159" WB FWD3.6L 6cylFWD6,480 lb4,427 lb9,350 lb4,923 lb$40,120
Window Van 3500 High Roof 159" WB EXT FWDN/AFWD6,410 lb4,289 lb9,350 lb5,061 lb$42,515
Cargo Van 3500 High Roof 159" WB EXT FWD3.6L 6cylFWD6,410 lb4,330 lb9,350 lb5,020 lb$43,300
Cutaway 3500 136" WB FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb5,234 lb9,350 lb3,549 lb to 5,132 lb$31,760
Cutaway 3500 159" WB FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb5,203 lb9,350 lb3,549 lb to 5,132 lb$32,115
Chassis Cab 3500 136" WB 81" CA FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb5,173 lb9,350 lb3,549 lb to 5,132 lb$32,415
Chassis Cab 3500 159" WB 104" CA FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb5,133 lb9,350 lb3,549 lb to 5,132 lb$32,720
Cutaway 3500 159" WB EXT FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb5,155 lb9,350 lb3,549 lb to 5,132 lb$32,920
Chassis Cab 3500 159" WB 104" CA EXT FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb5,104 lb9,350 lb3,549 lb to 5,132 lb$33,580
Cargo Van 1500 Low Roof FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb4,000 lbN/AN/AN/A
Cargo Van 2500 Low Roof FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb4,230 lbN/AN/AN/A
Cargo Van 3500 Low Roof FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb4,680 lbN/AN/AN/A
Cargo Van 1500 High Roof FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb4,000 lbN/AN/AN/A
Cargo Van 2500 High Roof FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb4,230 lbN/AN/AN/A
Cargo Van 3500 High Roof FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb4,680 lbN/AN/AN/A
Window Van 2500 High Roof FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb3,930 lbN/AN/AN/A
Cargo Van 1500 Low Roof w/136" WB FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb4,000 lbN/AN/AN/A
Cargo Van 3500 High Roof Extended FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb4,680 lbN/AN/AN/A
Cargo Van 2500 High Roof w/159" WB FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb4,230 lbN/AN/AN/A
Cargo Van 3500 High Roof w/159" WB FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb4,680 lbN/AN/AN/A
Window Van 3500 High Roof Extended FWDN/AFWD5,100 lb4,280 lbN/AN/AN/A

No rating listed: 12 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,0002014201620182020202220242026
Highest rating each year, 2014 to 2026. Pounds.
  • 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 this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked