2026 RAM 1500 Ramcharger towing capacity
Max tow rating
11,310lb
- 1500 Crew Cab Tradesman 4WD, 3.0L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 11,140 lb.
- Top 37% of 19 trucks (2026).
Trailer check
Yes. 9,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 11,310 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 9,048 lb
- Margin
- 2,310 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 120% of 7,507 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 11,310 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 9,048 lb
- Hitch class at max
- V, over 10,000 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 | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | Some, up to 9,048 lb |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 11,310 lb: 1500 Crew Cab Tradesman 4WD.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Crew Cab Tradesman 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 11,310 lb | 2,625 lb | 7,507 lb | 7,507 lb | N/A |
| 1500 Crew Cab Big Horn 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 11,260 lb | 2,625 lb | 7,507 lb | 7,507 lb | N/A |
| 1500 Crew Cab Lone Star 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 11,260 lb | 2,625 lb | 7,507 lb | 7,507 lb | N/A |
| 1500 Crew Cab Warlock 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 11,200 lb | 2,625 lb | 7,507 lb | 7,507 lb | N/A |
| 1500 Crew Cab Laramie 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 11,150 lb | 2,625 lb | 7,507 lb | 7,507 lb | N/A |
| 1500 Crew Cab Rebel 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 11,140 lb | 2,625 lb | 7,507 lb | 7,507 lb | N/A |
| 1500 Crew Cab Limited 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 10,050 lb | 2,625 lb | 7,507 lb | 7,507 lb | N/A |
| 1500 Crew Cab Limited Longhorn 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 10,050 lb | 2,625 lb | 7,507 lb | 7,507 lb | N/A |
| 1500 Crew Cab Tungsten 4WD | 3.0L 6cyl | 4WD | 9,150 lb | 2,625 lb | 7,507 lb | 7,507 lb | N/A |
No rating listed: 39 trims.
Max rating by year
Only 2026 has a rating: 11,310 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 13,300 lb | Elevation Double Cab RWD | $50,500 |
| Toyota Tundra | 11,450 lb | I Force Max Crewmax Limited | $58,560 |
| RAM 1500 Ramcharger (this car) | 11,310 lb | 1500 Crew Cab Tradesman 4WD | N/A |
| RAM 1500 | 11,140 lb | Crew Cab Rebel 4WD | $65,445 |
| GMC Canyon | 7,700 lb | 2WD Crew Cab Elevation | $38,900 |
| Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lb | Sport AWD | $40,795 |
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 can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
- What can tow 10,000 lb? 12 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