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Find 2008 RAM 3500 towing capacity information by trim and configuration.

Trims

TrimEngineDrivetrainAxle RatioTowing CapacityShop
Chassis Cab Quad Cab6.7L Turbo Diesel4X2
14,350 lbsShop >
Chassis Cab Quad Cab Dually5.7L V84X2
12,800 lbsShop >
Chassis Cab Quad Cab Dually6.7L Turbo Diesel4X2
14,050 lbsShop >
Chassis Cab Regular Cab6.7L Turbo Diesel4WD
14,250 lbsShop >
Chassis Cab Regular Cab Dually5.7L V84WD
12,700 lbsShop >
Chassis Cab Regular Cab Dually6.7L Turbo Diesel4WD
14,000 lbsShop >
Dual Real Wheel Regular Cab Long Bed5.7L V84WD
10,500 lbsShop >
Dual Real Wheel Regular Cab Long Bed6.7L Turbo Diesel4WD
11,700 lbsShop >
Mega Cab6.7L Turbo Diesel4X2
11,800 lbsShop >
Mega Cab Dually6.7L Turbo Diesel4X2
11,450 lbsShop >
Quad Cab Long Bed6.7L Turbo Diesel4X2
12,150 lbsShop >
Quad Cab Short Bed6.7L Turbo Diesel4X2
12,300 lbsShop >
Quad Cab Dually Long Bed5.7L V84X2
10,750 lbsShop >
Quad Cab Dually Long Bed6.7L Turbo Diesel4X2
11,750 lbsShop >

Related Glossary Terms

GVWR

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, or GVWR, is the maximum allowable weight of an RV including cargo, fluids, and passengers. Staying within GVWR is essential for safe handling, braking, and compliance.

GCWR

Gross Combined Weight Rating, or GCWR, is the maximum total allowable weight of a tow vehicle plus the RV or trailer it is pulling. It is one of the most important towing specifications to understand before buying or towing an RV.

Payload Capacity

Payload capacity is the maximum combined weight of cargo, passengers, fluids, and gear that a vehicle or RV can safely carry. It is an important figure for both tow vehicles and RVs.

Dry Weight

Dry weight is the weight of an RV without cargo, fluids, propane, or passengers. It is often used as a starting point when estimating towing requirements.

Tongue Weight

Tongue weight is the downward force a trailer places on the hitch of the tow vehicle. Proper tongue weight is critical for towing stability, steering control, and safety.

Hitch Weight

Hitch weight is the amount of weight a trailer places on the hitch of the tow vehicle. It is closely related to tongue weight and helps determine whether a towing setup is safe.

Curb Weight

Curb weight is the weight of a vehicle with standard equipment and fuel but without passengers or cargo. It is often used when evaluating tow vehicle and payload calculations.

Weight Distribution Hitch

A weight distribution hitch helps spread trailer weight more evenly across the tow vehicle and trailer axles. It improves towing stability, braking, and overall handling.

Frequently asked questions

Top configurations in this dataset: 1. Quad Cab Short Bed, 6.7L Turbo Diesel, 4X2, axle 4.10 (16,900 lbs) 2. Quad Cab Long Bed, 6.7L Turbo Diesel, 4X2, axle 4.10 (16,800 lbs) 3. Dual Real Wheel Regular Cab Long Bed, 6.7L Turbo Diesel, 4WD, axle 4.10 (16,750 lbs) 4. Chassis Cab Regular Cab, 6.7L Turbo Diesel, 4X2, axle 4.10 (16,600 lbs) 5. Mega Cab, 6.7L Turbo Diesel, 4X2, axle 4.10 (16,500 lbs)

By highest conventional towing rating in this dataset: 1. 4.10 (up to 16,900 lbs) 2. 4.56 (up to 16,300 lbs) 3. 3.73 (up to 14,600 lbs) Always confirm your exact configuration from the manufacturer documentation and door-sticker ratings.

Fifth-wheel towing capacity is not published for these configurations yet. Fifth-wheel limits can differ from conventional towing ratings.

Gooseneck towing capacity is not published for these configurations yet. Gooseneck limits can differ from both fifth-wheel and conventional towing values.