2018 Ram 2500 Camper Guide
2018 Ram 2500 Camper Guide
• Center of Gravity
for 2018
RAM
TRUCKS
Camper Application
2018
Consumer Information
Ram Trucks for
Camper Application
Under the authority of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has established certain requirements concerning
trucks capable of accommodating slide-in campers. Manufacturers of such trucks are
required to provide, ‘‘... the cargo weight rating and the longitudinal limits within which the
center of gravity should be located.’’
This booklet is a compilation of that data. It is designed for the use and guidance of
prospective purchasers who intend to use Ram light-duty pickup trucks to carry slide-in
campers and related equipment.
Because conditions of improper load distribution or overloading can have adverse effects on
vehicle steering and braking ... possibly resulting in accidents ... knowledge of the cargo
weight rating and location of the center of gravity should be important factors to the
prospective purchaser of any truck-camper combination.
FCA US LLC
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EXCLUSIONS:
The following Ram Truck models are NOT recommended for slide-in camper applications:
RAM
• All Ram 2500 Power Wagon models.
The tables on the following pages designate the Cargo Weight Rating and the Center of
Gravity Zone for each vehicle listed.
• CARGO WEIGHT RATING (CWR) for a given truck model is the cargo capacity, in
pounds, excluding the weight of occupants in the cab of the vehicle.
• CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG) ZONE is the area BETWEEN the forward limit dimension
‘‘A’’, and the rearward limit dimension ‘‘B’’ ... both measured in inches from the rear end
of the truck bed or pickup box (see illustration above).
• When the truck is used to carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists
of the manufacturer’s camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper
equipment not included in the manufacturer’s camper weight figure, the weight of camper
cargo, and the weight of passengers in the camper. The total cargo load should not
exceed the truck’s cargo weight rating and the camper’s center of gravity should fall
within the truck’s recommended center of gravity zone when installed.
• Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle.
When the truck camper is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh on the front and on the rear
wheels separately to determine axle loads. Individual axle loads should not exceed either
of the gross axle weight ratings (GAWR). The total of the axle loads should not exceed
the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). These ratings are given on the vehicle
certification label that is located on the left side of the vehicle, normally the dash, hinge
pillar, door latch post, or door edge next to the driver. If weight ratings are exceeded,
move or remove items to bring all weights below the ratings.
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.6L V6 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.6L V6 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6950
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6950
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6900
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6900
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.6L V6 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 6’4" Box Bench
GVWR (lbs) 6025
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.6L V6 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 6’4" Box Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6025
BUCKET
"A" "B"
CWR (lbs) (in/cm) (in/cm)
931.86 75.0 / 190.5 25 / 63.5
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 6’4" Box Bench
GVWR (lbs) 6350
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 6’4" Box Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6350
BUCKET
"A" "B"
CWR (lbs) (in/cm) (in/cm)
1003.88 75.0 / 190.5 25 / 63.5
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.6L V6 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 8’ Box Bench
GVWR (lbs) 6600
BENCH
"A" "B"
CWR (lbs) (in/cm) (in/cm)
1082.99 75.0 / 190.5 25 / 63.5
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.6L V6 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 8’ Box Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6600
BUCKET
"A" "B"
CWR (lbs) (in/cm) (in/cm)
1239.55 75.0 / 190.5 25 / 63.5
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 8’ Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6600
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 8’ Box Bench
GVWR (lbs) 6600
BENCH
"A" "B"
CWR (lbs) (in/cm) (in/cm)
969.48 75.0 / 190.5 25 / 63.5
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 8’ Box Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6600
BUCKET
"A" "B"
CWR (lbs) (in/cm) (in/cm)
1115.08 75.0 / 190.5 25 / 63.5
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 6’4" Box Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6950
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6900
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.6L V6 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.6L V6 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6950
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6950
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6900
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X2 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6900
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.6L V6 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6950
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6950
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6900
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Quad Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6900
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.6L V6 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 6’4" Box Bench
GVWR (lbs) 6300
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.6L V6 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 6’4" Box Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6300
BUCKET
"A" "B"
CWR (lbs) (in/cm) (in/cm)
948.30 75.0 / 190.5 25 / 63.5
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6350
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.6L V6 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 8’ Box Bench
GVWR (lbs) 6600
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.6L V6 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 8’ Box Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6600
BUCKET
"A" "B"
CWR (lbs) (in/cm) (in/cm)
1015.67 75.0 / 190.5 25 / 63.5
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 8’ Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6600
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 8’ Box Bench
GVWR (lbs) 6600
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Reg Cab 8’ Box Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6600
BUCKET
"A" "B"
CWR (lbs) (in/cm) (in/cm)
904.00 75.0 / 190.5 25 / 63.5
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6950
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6950
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6900
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 6’4" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6900
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.6L V6 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.6L V6 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6950
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
3.0L DIE Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6950
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6800
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6900
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application
Model Ram 1500 4X4 SLT, Outdoorsman, Big Horn, Lone Star
5.7L V8 Engine
Cab (Box) Seats Crew Cab 5’7" Box Bench/Bucket
GVWR (lbs) 6900
Model not recommended for slide-in camper application