RAM 2017 3500 User Manual

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6. Preform a visual inspection of the trailer and weight

distributing hitch to confirm manufacturers’ recommen-

dations have been met.

Measurement Example

Example 2500/3500

Height (mm)

H1 1030

H2 1058

H2-H1 28

(H2-H1)/2 14

(H2-H1)/2 + H1 1044

NOTE: For all towing conditions, we recommend towing

with tow haul mode engaged.

Towing With All Other 1500/2500/3500 (Non-Air Suspen-

sion)

1. Position the truck to be ready to connect to the trailer

(do not connect the trailer).

2. Measure the height of the top of the front wheel opening

on the fender to ground, this is height H1.

3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle without the weight

distribution bars connected.

4. Measure the height of the top of the front wheel opening

on the fender to ground, this is height H2.

5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight distributing

bars per the manufacturers’ recommendations so that

the height of the front fender is approximately (H2-H1)/

2+H1 (about 1/2 the difference between H2 and H1

above normal ride height [H1]).