Dodge RAM VAN 3500 towing capacity by year
The Dodge RAM VAN 3500 has tow data across 9 model years, from 1995 through 2003. The most recent 2003 Dodge RAM VAN 3500 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 3500 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 3500 max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Dodge RAM VAN 3500, 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 3500 years (1999–2003)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Dodge RAM VAN 3500 | 4 | 8,600 |
| 2002 Dodge RAM VAN 3500 | 4 | 8,600 |
| 2001 Dodge RAM VAN 3500 | 4 | 8,600 |
| 2000 Dodge RAM VAN 3500 | 4 | 7,800 |
| 1999 Dodge RAM VAN 3500 | 4 | 8,800 |
Older Dodge RAM VAN 3500 years (1995–1998)
Earlier model years for the Dodge RAM VAN 3500, going back to 1995. 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Dodge RAM VAN 3500 | 1 | 9,000 |
| 1997 Dodge RAM VAN 3500 | 1 | 8,800 |
| 1996 Dodge RAM VAN 3500 | 1 | 8,800 |
| 1995 Dodge RAM VAN 3500 | 1 | 9,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.