Why the RAM 1500 is the Perfect Truck for Towing and Hauling

  
Summer is the season for toys like fishing boats, motorcycles, and ATVs. The RAM 1500 has the power and ability to tow and haul these items and take you on incredible adventures in Larchmont, NY, and near White Plains, Yonkers, New Rochelle, and New York. Larchmont Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram has a great selection of these popular pickups today, so test drive the RAM 1500 and see what makes a RAM Truck the perfect pickup truck to tow and haul your stuff. The RAM 1500's towing capacity isn't determined by engine size alone, so here are some other factors responsible for its towing and hauling capacity:

Incredible Brakes

The RAM 1500 has tremendous clamping force and withstands a lot of friction. Improper brakes can lead to disaster, so your truck must have brakes designed for towing. RAM bolts big disc brakes to their trucks, allowing it to tow 12,750 pounds.

Fantastic Gearbox

The axle ratio determines how the truck's engine transfers power to the ground. Some axles allow the truck to lift and move heavy loads. Lower gearing maximizes fuel efficiency on the highway. RAM Trucks offer a variety of axles to choose from, so you can get the perfect truck, whether you're towing a bass boat or a houseboat.

Great Suspension

You need a stable platform for towing large loads, especially at highway speeds. RAM offers four-corner Active-Level air suspension on the RAM 1500 trucks to increase stability and ensure appropriate ride height.So take your summer activities to the next level this year with a RAM Truck from Larchmont Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Larchmont, NY. Then attach a sport fishing boat, horse trailer, camper, or anything else.Visit our RAM service center near you at Larchmont Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram to take advantage of our new trucks for sale.

RAM 1500 Specs

The RAM 1500 is available in at least eight trim levels. All models are available in 2WD or a 4x4 configuration with an eight-speed automatic. The RAM 1500 offers a variety of cab and bed configurations. It has a standard rear suspension with coil springs for a smoother ride. It provides optional adaptive air suspension on select trims. The RAM 1500 has a maximum payload of 12,750 pounds and a payload capacity of up to 2,300 pounds, depending on the engine and configuration. It is available with various engines, including a 5.7-liter gasoline V-8 or optional eToruqe Mild Hybrid, a 6.2-liter supercharged V-8, a 3.6-liter V-6, and an optional 3.0-liter turbo diesel V-6 diesel engine.
The base RAM 1500 is the Tradesman trim. It has power door and window locks, remote keyless entry, a rearview camera, and the Uconnect® 3 system with a 5-inch touchscreen and Bluetooth audio streaming. The Rebel trim goes from sporty to luxurious. It features a unique, aggressive front grille along with blacked-out exterior accents. Standard equipment on the Rebel includes LED headlights, taillights and fog lights, an electronic locking rear differential, tow hooks, 33-inch tires, an assisted tailgate, a rear power window, and 12-way seats. 
The Big Horn Edition complements the Tradesman, making the truck much more suitable for a daily driver than just a work truck. The Big Horn has 18-inch aluminum wheels, a leather steering wheel with audio controls, an exterior chrome grille, bumpers and door handles, fog lights, and in-floor storage if buyers opt for the crew cab.
The next step is Laramie, with its luxurious features. The Laramie has a top-of-the-line Uconnect® 5 system with a standard 8.4-inch touchscreen, a seven-inch digital instrument cluster with driver information, heated and ventilated front seats with power and memory adjustment, and a ten-speaker stereo system.

What can you tow with the RAM 1500?

  • A 32-foot camper: an average weight of 8,000 pounds.
  • A 30-foot sailboat on a boat trailer: an average weight of 11,000 pounds.
  • A loaded 12-foot utility trailer: an average weight of 6,500 pounds. 
Visit us at Larchmont Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Larchmont, NY, to learn why the RAM 1500 is the perfect new truck for sale near White Plains, Yonkers, New Rochelle, and New York.