Ram 1500 Towing Capacity by Year

2026 max11,610lbs

The 2026 Ram 1500 tows 8,130 to 11,610 lbs when properly equipped. Ratings for 2022 through 2026 are below.

The rating changed in 2026, 2025.

Ram 1500 towing capacity, year by year

YearMax towingRangeMax payload
2026 150011,610 lbs8,130 to 11,610 lbs2,360 lbs
2025 150011,580 lbsup to 11,580 lbs2,300 lbs
2024 150012,750 lbsup to 12,750 lbs2,300 lbs
2023 150012,750 lbsup to 12,750 lbs2,300 lbs
2022 150012,750 lbsup to 12,750 lbs2,300 lbs

Popular 1500 towing questions

Can your 1500 tow it?

1 Your vehicle
2 What you want to tow

3 Add your payload (optional, more accurate)

Look for the yellow Tire and Loading Information sticker on the driver's door jamb. It says "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed" a number. That number is your payload.

What can the 2026 Ram 1500 tow?

Checked against the best-case rating of 11,610 lbs and typical loaded weights. Your configuration may be rated lower, so check it in the table above.

TrailerTypical loaded weightCan it tow it?
Jet ski on a single trailer1,250 lbsYes 11% of rating
Two jet skis on a double trailer2,450 lbsYes 21% of rating
16 to 18 ft aluminum fishing boat2,900 lbsYes 25% of rating
18 to 20 ft bass boat4,100 lbsYes 35% of rating
20 ft pontoon boat4,100 lbsYes 35% of rating
22 to 24 ft pontoon boat (two tubes)4,400 lbsYes 38% of rating
22 to 24 ft tritoon (three tubes)5,800 lbsYes 50% of rating
20 to 22 ft bowrider or deck boat4,300 lbsYes 37% of rating
24 to 26 ft wake boat8,000 lbsYes 69% of rating
Teardrop camper2,000 lbsYes 17% of rating
Pop-up camper2,500 lbsYes 22% of rating
Small travel trailer (under 20 ft)4,000 lbsYes 34% of rating
20 to 25 ft travel trailer5,800 lbsYes 50% of rating
26 to 30 ft travel trailer7,400 lbsYes 64% of rating
Travel trailer over 30 ft9,000 lbsYes 78% of rating
Airstream, 25 to 27 ft6,900 lbsYes 59% of rating
Small fifth wheel (26 to 30 ft)9,200 lbsYes 79% of rating
Large fifth wheel (35 to 43 ft)16,000 lbsNo 138% of rating
Loaded 5x8 enclosed cargo trailer2,200 lbsYes 19% of rating
Loaded 6x12 enclosed cargo trailer3,600 lbsYes 31% of rating
Utility trailer with a riding mower or ATV1,700 lbsYes 15% of rating
Car hauler with a mid-size car5,700 lbsYes 49% of rating
Two-horse trailer with two horses5,900 lbsYes 51% of rating

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