2016 Ram 3500 Mega CAB towing capacity

The 2016 Ram 3500 Mega CAB is published in 6 configurations with a tow rating of 28,820 lb (heavy-duty fifth-wheel territory).

The table below lists every trim of the 2016 Ram 3500 Mega CAB with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow figures this high require a gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch installed in the bed of the truck, and a corresponding trailer setup. Conventional bumper-pull towing on the same vehicle is typically capped well below this number — usually under 15,000 lb. Always check the door-jamb sticker and owner's manual for the maximum permitted on each hitch class before hooking up.

How this year compares to 2015

The 2015 Ram 3500 Mega CAB carried a maximum tow rating of 28,820 lb. The 2016 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2015 Ram 3500 Mega CAB page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2016 Ram models

The rest of Ram's 2016 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.