Can Ram Tradesman 2017 Diesel 2500 Use Weight Distribution

Question:

I spoke with Ram customer service.

asked by: Phea R

Expert Reply:

I did some checking in an online owners manual of your 2017 Ram 2500 and it looks like it can be equipped with a factory sway control setup. There are no restrictions on weight distribution that I could find which would be a more helpful way to fight sway and help with your towing experience.

Did you speak to Ram specifically on the sway control restriction?

Here's the info on the sway control that I found.

"The trailer sway control is supported by a mechanical telescoping link that can be installed between the hitch
receiver and the trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable friction associated with the telescoping motion
to dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions while traveling.

If equipped, the electronic Trailer Sway Control (TSC) recognizes a swaying trailer and automatically applies
individual wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to attempt to eliminate the trailer sway."

expert reply by: Jameson C

Phea

10/4/2017

I spoke with Ram customer service.

Jameson C.

10/4/2017

Since you can still use a weight distribution system that would be your best option then. The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use. Once you know your tongue weight you will want to check out the link I attached that has all of the weight distribution systems we carry. You will be able to select your tongue weight from the filters to see what would be rated for your setup. Typically the Reese Strait Line system part # RP66542 is a great option for trucks rated like yours as it has a tongue weight range of 600- 1,200 lbs which typically works well for the weights of the trailers a truck like yours would be towing. For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286.