2022 Ram 1500 3.6L V6 24V VVT ENGINE UPG I W/BSG towing capacity.

Published towing ratings for the 2022 3.6L V6 24V VVT ENGINE UPG I W/BSG run from 6,120 - 7,700 lbs depending on cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, box length, and equipment.

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Retrieved from official Ram 2022 towing guide publications. Citations for 3.6L V6 24V VVT ENGINE UPG I W/BSG available below.

2022 Ram 1500
3.6L V6 24V VVT ENGINE UPG I W/BSG RANGE
6,120 - 7,700 LBS
PEAK PAYLOAD
2,300 LBS
MAX GCWR
12,900 LBS
Towing data

2022 3.6L V6 24V VVT ENGINE UPG I W/BSG towing capacity by configuration

Each row below is one published configuration from the 2022 Ram towing guide, showing towing capacity, payload, GVWR, and GCWR.

RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.55 6,900 lbs 2,020 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,550 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman
3.21 6,900 lbs 2,020 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,550 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman
RAM 1500 4X2 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,990 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,490 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,990 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,490 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD HFE 6'4" BOX
3.21 6,010 lbs 1,240 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,760 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · HFE
RAM 1500 4X2 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.55 7,100 lbs 2,300 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,700 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 5'7" BOX
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,320 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,840 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,320 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman
RAM 1500 4X4 CREW TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.55 6,900 lbs 1,790 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,120 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman
3.21 6,900 lbs 1,790 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,120 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman
RAM 1500 4X4 QUAD TRADESMAN 6'4" BOX
3.55 6,800 lbs 1,830 lbs 12,900 lbs 7,510 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman
3.21 6,800 lbs 1,830 lbs 11,900 lbs 6,510 lbs 8-SPD AUTO 850RE TRANS (MAKE) · Tradesman
LOADING ASSUMPTIONS TONGUE WEIGHT
10% OF TRAILER
Conventional hitch
OCCUPANT + OPTIONS DEDUCTIONS
400 LBS
300 passenger + 100 options
RATING METHOD STANDARD
SAE J2807
Industry tow rating standard
SOURCE GUIDE REFERENCE
p.8
ram-1500-dt-towing-guide.pdf
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Ground rules behind every 2022 Ram towing number.

These ground rules define how Ram calculates every 2022 payload and towing number on this page.

FIG. 2022 LOAD Published Assumptions

Weights Ram already counted in every number

  • Passenger weight: 300 lbs counted for driver and passengers.
  • Options weight: 100 lbs counted for factory-installed options.
  • Conventional tongue weight: 10% of gross trailer weight.
FIG. 2022 CALC Payload Formula

How Ram derives payload from curb weight

  • Formula: Payload = GVWR - Base Weight
  • Values: Published as estimated (not guaranteed).
  • Units: pounds
FIG. 2022 STD Rating Standard

SAE J2807 guidance

  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807.
FIG. 2022 WARN Warnings

Manufacturer safety warnings

  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive.
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded.
  • Payload and GAWR should never be exceeded and must account for all of the above weights, including the appropriate trailering equipment and tongue weight.
FIG. 2022 NOTES Policy Notes

All published notes from the 2022 towing guide

  • Payload and Max Trailer Weights are ESTIMATED values. p.8
  • All values are shown in pounds unless otherwise stated. p.8
  • Payload = GVWR - Base Weight p.8
  • Payload and Trailer Weight Rating are mutually exclusive. p.8
  • GAWRs, GVWRs and GCWRs should never be exceeded. p.8
  • Trailer Weight Rating and Tow Vehicle Trailering Weight are calculated as specified in SAE J2807. p.8
  • Passenger Weight = 300 lb p.8
  • Options Weight = 100 lb p.8
  • Tongue weight: 10 percent of the gross trailer weight for Conventional Hitch. p.8
  • Payload and GAWR should never be exceeded and must account for all of the above weights, including the appropriate trailering equipment and tongue weight. p.8
NOTES: These ground rules apply to every published towing and payload value. Your specific truck configuration may have additional constraints.
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Highest Capacity
5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT ENGINE W/ BSG
Range: 7,820 - 12,750 lbs
Max rating 12,750 LBS
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Range: 7,760 - 12,560 lbs
Max rating 12,560 LBS
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Range: 8,160 - 11,590 lbs
Max rating 11,590 LBS
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Range: Up to 8,100 lbs
Max rating 8,100 LBS
Cross-Year

This engine in other supported years

See how the 3.6L V6 24V VVT ENGINE UPG I W/BSG compares across other Ram 1500 model years.

2019 3.6L V6 24V VVT W/BSG
Range: 6,250 - 7,730 lbs
Max rating 7,730 LBS
2020 3.6L V6 24V VVT W/BSG
Range: 6,390 - 7,710 lbs
Max rating 7,710 LBS
2023 3.6L V6 24V VVT BSG
Range: 6,170 - 7,740 lbs
Max rating 7,740 LBS
2024 3.6L V6 24V VVT BSG
Range: 6,430 - 7,710 lbs
Max rating 7,710 LBS
2025 3.6L V6 24V VVT BSG
Range: 6,330 - 8,120 lbs
Max rating 8,120 LBS
Technical Audit

Data sources

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2022 Ram 1500 Towing Guide

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PDF Creation Date 2021-07-14