Dodge RAM VAN towing capacity by year
The Dodge RAM VAN has tow data across 11 model years, from 1992 through 2002. The most recent 2002 Dodge RAM VAN carries a maximum tow rating of 8,600 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 1998 model year at 9,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Dodge RAM VAN page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Dodge RAM VAN max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Dodge RAM VAN, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Dodge RAM VAN years (1998–2002)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Dodge RAM VAN | 5 | 8,600 |
| 2001 Dodge RAM VAN | 5 | 8,600 |
| 2000 Dodge RAM VAN | 5 | 8,800 |
| 1999 Dodge RAM VAN | 5 | 8,400 |
| 1998 Dodge RAM VAN | 5 | 9,000 |
Older Dodge RAM VAN years (1992–1997)
Earlier model years for the Dodge RAM VAN, going back to 1992. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Dodge RAM VAN | 5 | 8,800 |
| 1996 Dodge RAM VAN | 5 | 8,800 |
| 1995 Dodge RAM VAN | 5 | 9,000 |
| 1994 Dodge RAM VAN | 5 | 9,000 |
| 1993 Dodge RAM VAN | 5 | 9,000 |
| 1992 Dodge RAM VAN | 5 | 9,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.