RAMEXAM22 RAM EXPERT EXAM
FUNDAMENTAL TOWING 2026 REVISION
NOTES AND STRUCTURED AUTOMOTIVE
TOWING OVERVIEW GUIDE
◉ the ____ type of hitch allows the ball platform to be removed from
the hitch receiver. Answer: fixed-drawbar
◉ The amount of weight that a truck will carry, including driver,
passengers, cargo, options and tongue or king pin weight is called
________. Answer: Payload
◉ For the vehicle you've selected, which of the following statements
is true if the Gross Combination Weight (GCW) of a vehicle and
trailer exceeds the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)?
Answer: It's overloaded, and a more capable model should be
selected.
◉ A trailer with a Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GTWR) UP TO ________
is considered a light - duty trailer. Answer: 7,500 lb
◉ The __________ type of hitch applies leverage between the tow
vehicle and trailer, sharing tongue weight among all wheels of the
vehicle and trailer. Answer: weight-distributing
,◉ what is the goal of qualifying a customer? Answer: Determine the
customer's exact needs
◉ THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF A VEHICLE WITH CARGO, DRIVER AND
PASSENGERS, FUEL, FLUIDS AND ALL STANDARD AND OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT IS CALLED. Answer: Gross Combination Weight (GCW)
◉ The total weight of a trailer and its cargo is called __________.
Answer: Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
◉ Why is it important to know the number of passengers a vehicle
will carry? Answer: Passenger count and total passenger weight are
used in calculating payload.
◉ Qualifying customers is a key step in the _________ process. Answer:
Sales
◉ The Stellantis Performance Institute Resource Center features
videos with the ________, which provides excellent towing
information. Answer: Vehicle Operation tab
◉ What are trailer hitch classes defined by the society of automotive
engineers Answer: Classes I-IV
, ◉ The total weight of a fully equipped vehicle and trailer with all
occupants, cargo, fuel, fluids, and standard and optional equipment
is called the ___________. Answer: Gross Combination Weight (GCW)
◉ What type of question gets the facts when qualifying a customer
and determining their needs? Answer: Specific
◉ Which portion of a truck's frame supports the majority of
dynamic loads like weight transfer from steering, cornering and
braking? Answer: Front Frame Rails
◉ Which of the following is a benefit of steel wheels over aluminum?
Answer: Cost
◉ How long is the shortest box offered by Ram, which is only
available with the Light Duty Crew Cab and the Ram Classic Crew
Cab? Answer: 5' 7"
◉ Which of the following is true regarding Brake Assist? Answer:
Helps stop the vehicle in the shortest possible distance.
◉ Which three box sizes are offered on Ram pickup trucks? Answer:
5' 7", 6' 4", 8' 0"
FUNDAMENTAL TOWING 2026 REVISION
NOTES AND STRUCTURED AUTOMOTIVE
TOWING OVERVIEW GUIDE
◉ the ____ type of hitch allows the ball platform to be removed from
the hitch receiver. Answer: fixed-drawbar
◉ The amount of weight that a truck will carry, including driver,
passengers, cargo, options and tongue or king pin weight is called
________. Answer: Payload
◉ For the vehicle you've selected, which of the following statements
is true if the Gross Combination Weight (GCW) of a vehicle and
trailer exceeds the Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)?
Answer: It's overloaded, and a more capable model should be
selected.
◉ A trailer with a Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GTWR) UP TO ________
is considered a light - duty trailer. Answer: 7,500 lb
◉ The __________ type of hitch applies leverage between the tow
vehicle and trailer, sharing tongue weight among all wheels of the
vehicle and trailer. Answer: weight-distributing
,◉ what is the goal of qualifying a customer? Answer: Determine the
customer's exact needs
◉ THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF A VEHICLE WITH CARGO, DRIVER AND
PASSENGERS, FUEL, FLUIDS AND ALL STANDARD AND OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT IS CALLED. Answer: Gross Combination Weight (GCW)
◉ The total weight of a trailer and its cargo is called __________.
Answer: Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
◉ Why is it important to know the number of passengers a vehicle
will carry? Answer: Passenger count and total passenger weight are
used in calculating payload.
◉ Qualifying customers is a key step in the _________ process. Answer:
Sales
◉ The Stellantis Performance Institute Resource Center features
videos with the ________, which provides excellent towing
information. Answer: Vehicle Operation tab
◉ What are trailer hitch classes defined by the society of automotive
engineers Answer: Classes I-IV
, ◉ The total weight of a fully equipped vehicle and trailer with all
occupants, cargo, fuel, fluids, and standard and optional equipment
is called the ___________. Answer: Gross Combination Weight (GCW)
◉ What type of question gets the facts when qualifying a customer
and determining their needs? Answer: Specific
◉ Which portion of a truck's frame supports the majority of
dynamic loads like weight transfer from steering, cornering and
braking? Answer: Front Frame Rails
◉ Which of the following is a benefit of steel wheels over aluminum?
Answer: Cost
◉ How long is the shortest box offered by Ram, which is only
available with the Light Duty Crew Cab and the Ram Classic Crew
Cab? Answer: 5' 7"
◉ Which of the following is true regarding Brake Assist? Answer:
Helps stop the vehicle in the shortest possible distance.
◉ Which three box sizes are offered on Ram pickup trucks? Answer:
5' 7", 6' 4", 8' 0"
