Select from one or more dropdowns below, to find the right car. Dealer says my truck should be able to tow no issue. They listed several different axle ratios and i took the lowest towing capacity to be on the safe side. The diesel comes with a standard sixspeed manual or optional. Whether you are towing crosscountry or hitting the family campground, 5th wheel trailers offer superior comfort, towing, and. Aug 24, 2011 i purchased a 2008 dodge ram 1500 laramie 4x4 with towing package so ill be able to pull a camper. The 2008 dodge ram 2500 and ram 3500 are serious trucks with serious capabilities.
What is the towing capacity of a dodge ram 1500 v6 3. Rams maximum towing capacity is 3750 pounds with v6 power, 7650 with the 4. However, kelley blue book claims the dodge ram hd 2008 with the cummins can tow up. Showing the 2008 dodge ram 1500 stsxt 4x2 regular cab 120. These are big pickups, so fuel economy is not a selling point. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2008 dodge ram 2500 quad cab slt 4wd.
First off, there are two important things that will affect the dodge ram 1500 towing capacity. Based on the dodge owners manual the tow capacity for a 2008 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4wd short bed is. View online or download dodge 2008 ram 1500 owners manual. Although the ram offers impressive power, its large dimensions and trucklike ride are not for everyone. Trying to figure how much weight im able to pull and keep the towing within the 80% of max towing capacity has been very confusing. The price i leased it for was 25000 dollars which i think is kinda high. However, please keep in mind this truck was bought in 2008 so it being our main driver so there is going to be troubles after over 10 years of running. Based on the dodge owners manual the tow capacity for a 2008 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4wd. Payload and trailer tow rating for the 2003 dodge ram pickup truck.
My 2008 chevy silverado 1500 4x4 with the towing package and smallest v8 engine has a tow rating of 7500 pounds the. I cant find the real towing capacity for my truckthe ram site wont allow me any options. This 6speed transmission offers smoother shifting, using triplecone synchronizers on the 1st and 2nd gears and doublecone synchronizers on the 3rd and 4th gears. Use 2008 dodge ram 2500 towing capacity is better only in extreme cases.
My 2008 chevy silverado 1500 4x4 with the towing package and smallest v8. Tow capacity for a 2008 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4wd short bed. Because every 2006 dodge ram mega cab is based on the ram 2500 quad cabs long bed frame, these trucks are serious work horses. If you are thinking about towing a trailer with a 2008 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 2wd short bed then it is important to know what your tow capacity is for your ram 1500 quad cab 2wd short bed. If there is an opportunity to repair your equipment without resorting to towing, then it is better to do so. What is the towing capacity of a 2008 dodge ram 1500 5. Many tt and other trailer owners turn to the 20042005 dodge ram 1500 to get the job done. While retaining the power and utility of a functional workhorse pickup, as well as offroad capability and a towing capacity of up to 9,000 pounds, the 2008 dodge ram pickup 1500 also works nicely as a spacious family truck, depending on the trim level. Aug 22, 2008 the allnew 2009 dodge ram 1500 pickup most certainly is a truck, from the tip of its optional 390horsepower 5. The standard powertrain for the dodge ram 1500 and 2500 mega cab models is a 5. We also have an issue with the tail pipe though both these issues we can easily fix ourselves. Ram truck owners manual 2008 2 0 0 8 r a m t r u c k 8260827 first edition printed in u. Its very reliable and never had any problems out of 5 years.
Get detailed information on the 2008 dodge ram 2500 including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. It doesnt make sense that a one ton dually can only tow 9800 pounds. The values listed below are based on msrp and does not include any incentives, tradein, options, or other adjustments. The maximum tosing capacity of the 2008 dodge charger is lbs. For 2006, in all models except mega cab, the hemi featured chryslers. Different engine types can increasedecrease the overall price of your selected vehicle. The regularcab version came only with a sixspeed manual transmission, and the quad cab only. Trailr weigh traing total front rear front rear std cab 64 box, 4x2, rt 5. I went to towing capacity and payload of dodge vehicles and did a search for my ram 3500 slt quad cab longbed 4x2, with an automatic tranny. A truck of this size will be a great fit with folks who need a vehicle that plays hard and works harder. Based on the dodge owners manual the tow capacity for a 2008 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 2wd. The getrag g238 6speed manual transmission was used in the dodge ram 1500 with the 4. Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name chrysler llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name chrysler canada inc. The dodge ram 1500, like we mentioned earlier, is a work horse, thus we are not surprised at just how much and how well it can tow.
With the right motor and dodge ram truck you should be able to pull up to about 8,900 pounds of weight. What follows is our quick reference guide for the third modern generation dodge ram pickup truck the 2002 2008 ram 1500. You climb way up to the cab, and the ride is stiff but not overly so, just big, heavydutytruck stiff. Maximum trailer weights are rounded to the nearest 50 lbs. What is the towing capacity of a dodge ram 1500 with a 4. Options weight is option content above 33 percent of sales volume.
What follows is our quick reference guide for the third modern generation dodge ram pickup truck the 20022008 ram 1500. Dodge ram 1500 2500 3500 2008, a16 series 5th wheel hitch head by curt. If you are thinking about towing a trailer with a 2008 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4wd short bed then it is important to know what your tow capacity is for your ram 1500 quad cab 4wd short bed. See additional tow rating details for 2017 dodge ram 1500 crew cab 5 ft 7 inch bed 2wd. We use cookies and browser activity to improve your experience, personalize content and ads, and analyze how our sites are used. The 2008 dodge ram 3500 exists for truck buyers who need serious towing capacity, whether. The maximum weight this truck engine can tow, not including the trucks and its cargos weight, is 8,200 pounds. My rear end got hot towing 8000lbs and that dosent seem right. Trailer weight rating and tow vehicle trailering weight are calculated as specified in sae j2807. I purchased a 2008 dodge ram 1500 laramie 4x4 with towing package so ill be able to pull a camper. Autoweek reports, driving this beast is like driving most other huge pickups. A properly equipped hemi increases the rams towing capacity to 9,100 pounds yet its rated 1418 mpg with 2wd. The 2008 dodge ram 1500 got a more powerful v8 engine. Trailer equipment weight class iv receiver hitch is 11.
Jan 10, 2011 because every 2006 dodge ram mega cab is based on the ram 2500 quad cabs long bed frame, these trucks are serious work horses. Actual towing capacity may vary usually by 150 lb or less, depending on equipment and trim level. The 2008 dodge ram 2500 and ram 3500 are serious trucks with serious. Includes ratings for towing with receiver hitch, fifth wheel and gooseneck on dodge and jeep trucks, suv and passenger vehicles including avenger, caliber, challenger, charger, dakota, durango, grand caravan, journey, nitro, ram 1500, ram 2500, ram 3500. The 2008 dodge ram 1500 earns an acceptable score for its performance, and falls at the bottom of the rankings for its class. Tow capacity for a 2008 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 2wd short bed. Motor era has the best selection of service repair manuals for your 2008 dodge ram download your manual now. Autotrader has 516 dodge ram 1500 trucks for sale, including a used 2008 dodge ram 1500 truck 2wd quad cab, a used 2008 dodge ram 1500 truck 4x4 mega cab, and a used 2008 dodge ram 1500 truck 4x4 quad cab. Dodge towing guide by vehicle you can select and choose your options and it will give you your towing capacity.
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