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Do you need a new truck to tow your boat down to the lake? Are you looking for a vehicle that has the capability to tow your trailer and work equipment around Woodhaven, Taylor, and Garden City, MI? How about a model that will go above and beyond your expectations, delivering a towing capacity that’s full-on stunning?

The Ram 1500 towing capacity—going all the way up to a maximum 12,750 pounds when properly equipped—will allow you to tow a variety of equipment for both work and play. Here at Feldman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) Woodhaven, we wanted to detail for you the specs of this vehicle and what they mean in terms of towing and payload capabilities.

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Towing Capacity of the 2022 Ram 1500

The frame of the Ram 1500 is built with high-strength steel to give it the stiffness and durability needed to tow and haul plenty of weight. There are also five engine options in its lineup that all deliver various towing capacities.

Starter Engines

Are you ready for some sporty outdoor adventures? The standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine with eTorque produces 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. This also gives the truck the ability to tow up to 7,730 pounds. Have fun packing up all your fishing poles, life vests, and even a speedboat with that kind of strength!

It’s time to redo the back patio, so you’ve rented out a trailer to pack landscaping supplies and equipment. How much can you tow around? With the available 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine, the 2022 Ram 1500 will be supplied with 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft of torque.

That robust power will help increase the 1500 towing capacity to 11,610 pounds.

Time to head out for a week of wild adventures on the go in the family RV. The available 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine with eTorque—which outputs the same power as the last engine—increases the towing capacity to 12,750 pounds, which is the maximum available for this model.

Other Engines

The Ram 1500 does offer two other engines, though. You have the 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 that provides you 260 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. It also lets you get the best MPG available in the lineup, with up to an EPA-estimated 33 highway MPG. Plus, you can hitch up to 12,560 pounds with this engine’s towing capacity.

Then, you have the sporty Supercharged 6.2L HEMI® V8 engine that’ll raise your outputs to 702 horsepower, 650 lb-ft of torque, and a maximum speed of 118 MPH. While your hair is raising, take advantage of the still-impressive 8,100-pound towing capacity.

Whatever towing you need to get done, the Ram 1500 will help you do it.

What Is the Ram 1500 Payload Capacity?

On top of being able to pull along heavy equipment, the 1500 can also haul plenty of supplies with its impressive payload capacity. At its best, you can configure the 2022 Ram 1500 to have a maximum payload of 2,300 pounds.

Learn more about the payload and corresponding bed dimensions below!

Various Bed Configurations

Combined with its ability to hold a lot of weight, the bed of this truck also has plenty of space to hold cargo of different shapes and sizes. There are two bed lengths you can choose between: a 5-foot 7-inch box and a larger 6-foot 4-inch box.

Either way, the bed will have plenty of width and depth to fit various supplies and tools you need to take along in your Ram 1500. The maximum amount of cargo volume in the bed of the Ram 1500 reaches 61.5 cubic feet.

Even make loading supplies in and out of the bed of your truck easier with the dampened tailgate.

You can also add the available RamBox® Cargo Management System for more organized storage. This features lockable and drainable storage bins on either side of the truck. The bins have LED lighting to help you see clearly at night and a 115-volt power outlet as well as remote access.

Sturdy Wheels for Heavy Towing

When you’re getting out and towing around heavy cargo, you need to make sure you have a strong foundation. Part of that starts with the standard 18-inch wheels. Beginning with a steel-painted design, you can customize the style with painted Black or polished Aluminum. What design can you see contrasting the mud as you drive long and hard?

Maybe you want even more strength and height? The optional 20-inch wheels will give you an extra boost. Plus, with extra design amenities like optional design inserts, you can strut your stuff.

For the highest possible height and grip, consider the optional 22-inch wheels. Tow around using terrific strength with a design this versatile and solid.

Multifunction Tailgate

If you’re looking for added convenience with your Ram 1500 cargo bed, you may want to explore the available Multifunction Tailgate. This enhances the versatility of the normal tailgate, providing much-needed functionality.

For instance, this bed enables you to open it up via 60/40 split swing-away doors. So, rather than folding the bed downward, you can open it outward.

This is particularly helpful if you’re in tow, since it lets you access your cargo bed and any necessary items you may need.

While you have this ability, you’ll still have the normal tailgate functionality that can hold up to 2,000 pounds. So, if you’re enjoying a tailgate at a football game or just hanging out under the stars, just fold the tailgate down and grab a seat.

Technology to Safely Tow and Corresponding Trailering Tech

The Ram 1500 offers quite a few driver-assistive features that can help out while you’re in tow. For instance, there’s the available Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking. This system uses sensors to monitor the environment in front of your pickup, alerting you of a possible obstruction and helping you brake to avoid it.

The available Blind Spot Monitoring will also come in handy. When configured, this system will use sensors to monitor the rear of your vehicle as well as the blind spots on the side and is able to detect if vehicles approach your pickup.

From there, the truck will warn you so that you don’t try to change lanes or reverse out of a parking spot if something is in the way.

Even More Safety Features to Make Towing a Breeze

The 2022 Ram 1500 also has advanced features that can help make towing safer and easier for you. Available Trailer Sway Control, for instance, can automatically apply individual brakes and reduce engine power to help keep whatever you’re towing stable behind you.

The available 360-degree Trailer Surround View Camera is designed to give you a bird’s-eye view of everything around your truck. That way, you can be aware of any surrounding objects and where your trailer is on the road for safe hauling.

In the same vein, you’ll have good visibility while towing with the optional Rear Cross Path and Trailer Detection. This monitors the surroundings behind your vehicle as well as around an equipped trailer. Make easy turns, reverses, and more in limited space with this extra set of eyes.

You may also want to explore adding the available Trailer Reverse Steering Control. When equipped with this, you’ll have greater control over your trailer and its direction as you back up. While still controlling the gas and brake by foot, you can steer the trailer via a dial. This makes it easier to steer in the direction you desire.

Driver Information Display Digital Cluster

Keep up with everything going on with the load you’re towing from inside the cabin. The innovative Driver Information Display digital cluster is a high-definition screen on which you can read all sorts of information about your truck and trailer!

When you have the optional Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring system, you can receive live readings about the tires attached to your trailer. This system can read the tires of four trailers at any given time, provided each trailer has no more than 12 tires.

That means possibly monitoring the tire pressure levels of up to 48 tires at one time! Know when you need to fill up easily with this system.

It’s not always so easy to check on the trailer when you’re in the cabin. However, another way that the Ram 1500 works to keep you safe is with the available Trailer Light Check. Be alerted via your cluster if any of the lights on your trailer malfunction.

Stay safe out there!

Discover What Else the Ram 1500 Is Capable Of

With its strong towing and payload capabilities, the 2022 Ram 1500 is a truck designed for handling all your hauling needs around Woodhaven, Taylor, and Garden City, Michigan.

There are even more features within the Ram 1500 that our team here at Feldman CDJR Woodhaven are excited to show you! Stop by and schedule a test drive today to see our inventory of Ram 1500 trucks and discover what else this vehicle can provide!