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Find 2018 RAM 3500 towing capacity information by trim and configuration.

Trims

TrimEngineDrivetrainAxle RatioTowing CapacityShop
Crew Cab Long Bed5.7L V84WD
11,020 lbsShop >
Crew Cab Short Bed5.7L V84WD
11,200 lbsShop >
Crew Cab Long Bed6.4L V84WD
12,470 lbsShop >
Crew Cab Short Bed6.4L V84WD
12,640 lbsShop >
Crew Cab Long Bed6.7L I6 Turbo Diesel4WD
17,010 lbsShop >
Crew Cab Short Bed6.7L I6 Turbo Diesel4WD
17,200 lbsShop >
Crew Cab Dually Long Bed6.4L V84WD
12,100 lbsShop >
Crew Cab Dually Long Bed6.7L I6 Turbo Diesel4WD
20,520 lbsShop >
Mega Cab5.7L V84WD
10,880 lbsShop >
Mega Cab6.4L V84WD
12,320 lbsShop >
Mega Cab6.7L I6 Turbo Diesel4WD
16,750 lbsShop >
Mega Cab Dually6.4L V84WD
11,970 lbsShop >
Mega Cab Dually6.7L I6 Turbo Diesel4WD
20,300 lbsShop >
Regular Cab Long Bed5.7L V84WD
11,560 lbsShop >
Regular Cab Long Bed6.4L V84WD
12,970 lbsShop >
Regular Cab Long Bed6.7L I6 Turbo Diesel4WD
17,560 lbsShop >
Regular Cab Dually Long Bed6.4L V84WD
12,640 lbsShop >
Regular Cab Dually Long Bed6.7L I6 Turbo Diesel4WD
21,030 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. Regular Cab Dually Long Bed, 6.7L I6 Turbo Diesel, 4X2, axle 4.10 (31,210 lbs) 2. Crew Cab Dually Long Bed, 6.7L I6 Turbo Diesel, 4X2, axle 4.10 (30,660 lbs) 3. Mega Cab Dually, 6.7L I6 Turbo Diesel, 4X2, axle 4.10 (30,400 lbs) 4. Regular Cab Long Bed, 6.7L I6 Turbo Diesel, 4X2, axle 3.42 (17,910 lbs) 5. Crew Cab Short Bed, 6.7L I6 Turbo Diesel, 4X2, axle 3.42 (17,490 lbs)

By highest conventional towing rating in this dataset: 1. 4.10 (up to 31,210 lbs) 2. 3.73 (up to 25,910 lbs) 3. 3.42 (up to 21,410 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.