2014 Ram 2500 Base Towing Capacity: 9,100 lbs (Verified Specs)

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What can the 2014 Ram 2500 Base tow?

With its 9,100 lbs max tow rating, the 2014 Ram 2500 Base can pull these typical trailer types when properly equipped:

• Pop-up tent campers (typically 1,000-3,000 lbs)
• Small travel trailers up to 22 feet (typical dry weight 3,500-4,500 lbs)
• Mid-size travel trailers up to 26 feet (5,000-7,000 lbs)
• Single-jet-ski / two-PWC trailers (1,500-2,500 lbs)
• Boats up to 22 ft on a trailer (4,000-5,500 lbs total)
• Boats up to 28 ft (7,500-8,500 lbs total)
• Two-horse straight-load horse trailers (5,500-6,800 lbs loaded)

Required equipment

For maximum capacity towing on the 2014 Ram 2500 Base you need: a Class IV receiver hitch, a proportional brake controller (legally required on trailers over 3,000 lbs in most US states), trailer wiring harness, and, for trailers above 5,000 lbs, a weight-distribution hitch.

5 common towing mistakes with the Ram 2500

1. Loading the trailer past the manufacturer's max tow rating without verifying GCWR margin
2. Ignoring tongue weight: keep it 10-15% of total trailer weight or the trailer will sway
3. Skipping a brake controller on trailers over 3,000 lbs, most US states require trailer brakes above this weight
4. Forgetting to redistribute payload from cargo when carrying passengers; payload includes occupants
5. Running stock tires beyond their D/E load rating when towing near the max, upgrade if towing weekly

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