Towing Technology of Ram Trucks

Ram uses an array of advanced technologies to make it easier to link your trailer up to your truck. First is air suspension. This available feature allows you to lower the rear suspension, thus lowering the trailer hitch and lining it up with the trailer's tongue. Once it is aligned, you raise the suspension back up to couple the hitch with the tongue. Once the trailer is aligned, you must still be sure to secure it. Meanwhile, the backup camera has zoom mode, allowing you to zoom in on the trailer hitch to link up a trailer more easily. Additionally, when you need to link up a trailer at night, all Ram trucks now come with an LED trailer hitch light, illuminating the trailer hitch to enhance its visibility.

The first visibility-enhancing technology for the Ram 1500 is blindspot monitoring. Using sensors integrated with the truck's taillights, the blindspot monitoring system can detect vehicles within the truck's blind spots, the spots that your mirrors can't provide a view of. If a vehicle is detected, a light will illuminate on the side mirror that the vehicle is on. Blindspot monitoring is gaining prominence in the automotive industry, becoming standard on more and more vehicles. To stay ahead of the competition, Ram uses Automatic Trailer Detection. When this feature is turned on, the driver can choose between two modes. Max mode sets the blindspot sensors to use their full range, stretching back up to 39.5 feet. Meanwhile, Auto mode automatically detects the length of the trailer using the blindspot sensors. Another advanced visibility feature is the 360-degree surround-view camera system. This adds cameras to the rear of the cab and the side mirrors, coordinating them with the standard backup camera to piece together an all-around view of your truck and the area around it. It also offers top-view, rearview, and split-screen views to customize the image on your center touchscreen.

Reversing is one of the most challenging parts of towing a trailer. Ram knows this, and implements advanced technology to make it as easy as possible. Take trailer reverse steering control, for example. This feature allows you to focus solely on controlling the trailer's direction while the truck manages steering itself. This is made possible by a knob found on the center stack when equipped that the driver simply turns in the direction they want the trailer to go. Simultaneously, the reverse guidance system gives drivers a wide-angle view of the trailer, allowing them to pan left and right to ensure surrounding obstacles are avoided.

Whether you're just starting your towing adventures or have years of experience, the advanced technologies that Ram uses to make towing easier will undoubtedly be welcome. If you'd like to learn more about Ram trucks and their towing capabilities, use the contact information form below this page to reach the knowledgeable sales team here at Marburger Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. If you're interested in getting a new Ram truck in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, head over to the new inventory page here on our website to browse a wide range of Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 models. We look forward to hearing from you soon!