What Happens if I Exceed My RAM Tow Capacity?

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Need to tow something with your RAM vehicle but not sure of its tow capacity? While it may seem like a minor concern, it is actually a pretty big one, and definitely something you should look into beforehand. 

Exceeding your RAM's tow capacity can lead to major damages to your vehicle, resulting in significant repairs, like RAM truck bed repair or RAM suspension repair which can be very expensive. 

For more details on why this is so important and how to find your RAM tow capacity, check out the following sections below. 

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What Gets Damaged From Exceeding your RAM's Tow Capacity? 

Overloading your vehicle's towing capacity can damage your tires, increase brake wear, strain your engine and transmission, and even distort your chassis. All of these issues bring on massive property damage as well as increasing risk of injury if not taken seriously.

How To Find Out Your RAM's Tow Capacity

1. First, make sure you are working with all the same weight units. For instance, do not mix pounds (lbs) with kilograms (kg).
2. Next, you will need to find a couple of figures to calculate your tow capacity with your Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): 

• Weight of all your passengers, cargo, or whatever is being towed
• Vehicle's scale weight, you can find this out by going to a truck stop and utilizing a CAT scale
• Find your GVWR, which is usually written out on your VIN sticker located in the doorjamb or in the front compartment of your vehicle 

    3. Then you can use the following formula to calculate your tow capacity: GVWR - scale     weight = tow capacity. 

    Sometimes you will see the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC), which you can also use to     find your towing capacity for your RAM. Using this formula: CCC - scale weight = tow     capacity. 

Learn more about RAM and their tow capacity near Greenfield

If you need additional help finding out your tow capacity or need to get a RAM repaired, we got you covered. Our group of talented automotive technicians at Dellen Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM can handle a wide variety of services and repairs for you.

Check out our service center for details. Want to learn about the vehicles we have in stock or have any other related questions, contact us directly. We are happy to help and ready to answer your questions.

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