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2022 RAM 2500 towing capacity

Max tow rating

15,540lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 12,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
15,540 lb
80% rule
Up to 12,432 lb
Margin
3,140 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
V, over 10,000 lb
Share of curb weight
207% of 5,988 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 12,432 lbRating: 15,540 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 12,432 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
15,540 lb
80% of the rating
12,432 lb
Hitch class at max
V, over 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 12,432 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 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbYes
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbYes
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbYes
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbSome, up to 12,432 lb

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 15,540 lb: Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box, $44,205.

2022 RAM 2500 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD15,540 lb4,011 lb10,000 lb5,988 lb$44,205
Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD15,220 lb3,693 lb10,000 lb6,307 lb$47,135
Tradesman Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,190 lb3,661 lb10,000 lb6,339 lb$47,825
Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD15,100 lb3,572 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,050 lb$51,155
Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD15,100 lb3,572 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,050 lb$51,155
Big Horn Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,090 lb3,560 lb10,000 lb6,440 lb$52,755
Lone Star Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,090 lb3,560 lb10,000 lb6,440 lb$52,755
Tradesman Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD15,060 lb3,529 lb10,000 lb6,470 lb$48,025
Laramie Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD15,060 lb3,528 lb10,000 lb6,472 lb$59,705
Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD14,970 lb3,943 lb10,000 lb6,057 lb$48,225
Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD14,970 lb3,943 lb10,000 lb6,057 lb$48,225
Big Horn Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD14,920 lb3,389 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,611 lb$52,955
Lone Star Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD14,920 lb3,389 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,611 lb$52,955
Laramie Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD14,920 lb3,388 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,612 lb$59,905
Tradesman Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,890 lb3,358 lb10,000 lb6,642 lb$50,755
Big Horn Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,760 lb3,234 lb10,000 lb6,766 lb$55,685
Lone Star Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,760 lb3,234 lb10,000 lb6,766 lb$55,685
Tradesman Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,700 lb3,175 lb10,000 lb6,825 lb$50,955
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box6.4L2WD14,700 lb3,166 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,834 lb$67,575
Laramie Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,660 lb3,135 lb10,000 lb6,865 lb$62,630
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box6.4L2WD14,640 lb3,347 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,653 lb$67,375
Limited Crew Cab RWD6.4LRWD14,640 lb3,108 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,892 lb$72,345
Limited Crew Cab LB RWD6.4LRWD14,630 lb3,099 lb10,000 lb6,001 lb to 6,901 lb$72,295
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box6.4L4WD14,580 lb3,055 lb10,000 lb6,945 lb$70,305
Big Horn Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,570 lb3,042 lb10,000 lb6,958 lb$55,885
Lone Star Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,570 lb3,042 lb10,000 lb6,958 lb$55,885
Laramie Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,540 lb3,014 lb10,000 lb6,986 lb$62,835
Big Horn Mega Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,470 lb2,939 lb10,000 lb7,071 lb$57,200
Lone Star Mega Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,470 lb2,939 lb10,000 lb7,071 lb$57,200
Laramie Mega Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,440 lb2,913 lb10,000 lb7,087 lb$64,145
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box6.4L4WD14,360 lb2,831 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,168 lb$70,505
Limited Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,350 lb2,824 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,176 lb$75,270
Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box6.4L4WD14,330 lb2,805 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,196 lb$71,820
Limited Crew Cab LB 4WD6.4L4WD14,310 lb2,783 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,217 lb$75,220
Limited Mega Cab 4WD6.4L4WD14,110 lb2,586 lb10,000 lb6,323 lb to 7,414 lb$76,785
Power Wagon Crew Cab 4WD6.4L4WD10,520 lb1,564 lb8,565 lb7,001 lb$64,045

No rating listed: 11 trims.

Max rating by year

05,00010,00015,00020,00020122015201720192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2012 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2014: 11,400 lb to 11,860 lb.
  • Changed in 2015: 11,860 lb to 11,870 lb.
  • Changed in 2016: 11,870 lb to 11,890 lb.
  • Changed in 2018: 11,890 lb to 12,830 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 12,830 lb to 15,080 lb.
  • Changed in 2020: 15,080 lb to 18,080 lb.
  • Changed in 2022: 18,080 lb to 15,540 lb.
  • Changed in 2023: 15,540 lb to 17,300 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 17,300 lb to 20,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 20,000 lb to 15,680 lb.
  • Changed in 2026: 15,680 lb to 15,810 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2022 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
RAM 2500 (this car)15,540 lbTradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box$44,205
Ford F-15011,200 lbLimited SuperCrew RWD$77,625

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Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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