Ram Truck Towing Technology

One of the most important parts of towing is having a strong and reliable hitch. No matter how strong your truck might be, you can’t make the most of your towing capabilities unless you can easily hitch up your gear! The trucks in Ram’s lineup make this as easy as possible with several different features. First of all, the backup cameras on Ram trucks really help with alignment. With the assistance of the backup camera with Cargo View, you can see the trailer behind you, and line everything up to perfection. Plus, the multi-function tailgate can swing out to the sides, allowing you to load cargo in and out without hitting the trailer hitch. Lastly, the available four-corner air suspension system can help you get the perfect amount of height for a seamless hitch.

Not only can the Ram’s camera systems help with your hitch, but they can also help with your overall visibility while towing! When you’re towing a large object behind your truck, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings. Luckily, Ram offers a 360-degree surround-view camera complete with a bird’s-eye view of the truck, so you have the full picture of any potential obstacles, or surrounding cars. In addition to the available camera systems, there are also larger trailer tow mirrors that help you see behind the vehicle with a quick glance. The mirrors are power-adjustable, and can fold inward towards the vehicle to save space when you’re parked. You can also use the reverse guidance with split-screen feature so that you can back into spots more easily.

Staying safe on the road is always important, but especially when you’re trailering a large load behind your truck. You always want to feel in control of your trailer, and be aware of the other cars near you on the road. Ram provides you with tons of features to help you out with your trailering, and keep you safe while doing so! For example, there’s a blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-path detection, so you can stay aware of cars that might not be visible in your mirrors. Plus, it will let you know if there are cars crossing behind your trailer. There’s also a forward collision warning system that will issue an alert if you get too close to the vehicle in front of you.

In most cases, whatever you happen to be trailering will probably have a significant amount of mass. As we mentioned, it’s important to stay in total control of both your truck and your trailer, so that you can remain stable on the road. There are many features available for Ram trucks that will give you the stability you need! For example, there’s the Electronic Stability Control system, with trailer sway control, adaptive cruise control, and electronic roll mitigation. This will help you maintain a steady center of gravity on your trailer, even when factors like wind come into play. It will also help if you go around a tight corner, and the trailer starts to sway. Adaptive cruise control helps you stay at a constant speed, and adjusts for the speeds of the cars around you.

Are you ready to get behind the wheel of your very own Ram truck? If so, then we here at Don Vance CDJR are here to help! You can visit us at our showroom in Marshfield, Missouri, to check out our full selection of new Ram inventory. Here, you’ll be able to see our various trucks in person, and request a test drive of your favorite models with a member of our sales team. If you have any questions about our Ram trucks, or about Ram’s towing technology, our friendly sales staff will be happy to help. From all of us here at Don Vance CDJR, we look forward to working with you soon!