2011 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab tow

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2011  Owners Manual 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will be five
150 lb (68 kg) passengers in y

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2011  Owners Manual Tire Size
The tire size on the Label represents the actual tire size on
your vehicle. Replacement tires must be equal to the load
capacity of this tire size.
Rim Size
This is the rim size that is appr

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2011  Owners Manual Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect
on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way
the brakes operate.
CAUTION!
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR
or the m

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2011  Owners Manual that typically provides adjustable friction associated with
the telescoping motion to dampen any unwanted trailer
swaying motions while traveling.
Weight-Carrying Hitch
A weight-carrying hitch support

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2011  Owners Manual Fifth-Wheel Hitch
The fifth-wheel hitch is a special high platform with a
coupling that mounts over the rear axle of the tow vehicle
in the truck bed. It connects a vehicle and fifth-wheel
trailer wit

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2011  Owners Manual All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)
NOTE:For additional trailer towing information (maxi-
mum trailer weight

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2011  Owners Manual •The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle
•The weight of the driver and all passengers.
NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the lo

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Ram 5500 Chassis Cab 2011  Owners Manual WARNING! (Continued)
•Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may b