5th Wheel and Conventional Towing Weight Capacities for 2018 Ram 3500
Question:
What is the towing capacity of a 2018 Ram 3500 with the Cummins Diesel?
asked by: Jeffrey
Expert Reply:
The 2018 Ram 3500 with Cummins Diesel is dependent on the axle ratio, the cab, and the box length. I've attached the chart to assist with each of these. The number in the parenthesis for each of them is the 5th wheel towing capacity and the other number is for the trailer hitch receiver below the bumper. If you are looking for a trailer hitch receiver, I have linked the page to your options to assist.
Assuming you are looking for 5th wheel components, if you have the factory tow package, I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs # BWRVK3600 which is the highest capacity hitch we carry. It is made in the USA and easy to install in your factory pucks.
If you have the factory prep short bed, then I recommend the Demco Hijacker autoslide that has a 21K capacity and will automatically move to give you the turning clearance needed. For this you will want rail adapter # DM6099 and hitch # DM8550035.
If you don't have the factory pucks, then I recommend the Demco # DM8550037 slider with underbed rail kit # DM8551006 for a short bed. For a long bed, I recommend the Curt A25 # C16180 with base rail kit # C16430-204.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 6250 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Cushioned Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 13 - 17 Inch Tall
- CURT
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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ram - Carbide Finish
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- CURT
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Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
- Demco
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- Demco
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ram
- 6500 lbs Vertical Load
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- B and W
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