2026 Ram 1500 Tradesman Towing RV
This build shows the 2026 Ram 1500 Tradesman (11,220 lb towing capacity) paired with the RV (0 lbs dry weight). With 463 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Half-Ton Pickup
2026 Ram
1500 Tradesman
3.0L I6 · 4WD
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Travel Trailer
Towing Capacity
11,220 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
672 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
10,548 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 672 lbs
RV Dry Weight
0 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
463 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 1,820 lbs
Using: 56 lbs
Tongue Weight
0 lbs
12.5% of GVWR
Passengers
0 lbs
0 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
56 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Truck: 6 lbs
In Trailer: 463 lbs
Fresh Water
50% (167 lbs)
Propane
100% (42 lbs)
In Trailer/RV
463 lbs
Pop-up Canopy
35 lbs
Extra Bedding
20 lbs
Towels & Linens
10 lbs
Toiletries
10 lbs
Adds to tow weight
Estimated Fuel Economy
20
Solo MPG
19.7
Towing MPG
-2%
$17.77
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Full Specs →2026 Ram 1500 Tradesman
Max Towing
11,220 lbs
80% Guideline
8,976 lbs
Payload
1,820 lbs
MPG
20 combined
Engine
3.0L I6
RV Specs
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