RAMEXAM22 RAM EXPERT EXAM
FUNDAMENTAL TOWING 2026 STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE TOWING PRINCIPLES AND
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ The Ram 3500 HD's Class V hitch/receiver supports up to _____
pounds in hitch capacity and 2,300 pounds in tongue weight.
Answer: 23,000
◉ All Ram Light-Duty pickup trucks have a structural rear bumper
that provides _____ towing capabilities. Answer: Class III
◉ The TorqueFlite 8 eight-speed automatic transmission on the _____
provides manual shifting capability. Answer: Ram 1500 TRX
◉ Which safety feature provides a single view of both sides of a
trailer when backing up? Answer: Trailer Reverse Guidance View
◉ The TorqueFlite 8 eight-speed transmission is available on Ram
1500 Classic with the _____. Answer: 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 or the 5.7-
liter HEMI V8 engine
, ◉ Which of the following rear axle gear ratios supports a truck's
maximum trailer-towing capacity? Answer: 4.10
◉ Which of the following best describes a "live" axle? Answer: The
axle shaft transmits torque to the wheels.
◉ The Ram 3500 Max Tow features a _____ rear axle with a plate-type
limited slip differential and 4.25-inch axle tubes. Answer: 12-inch
◉ What type of rear axle and rear axle ratio does the Ram Power
Wagon have? Answer: 11.5-inch beam rear axle with a 4.10 ratio
◉ When should the trailer brake controller gain setting be adjusted?
Answer: As towing conditions change due to load, road conditions or
weather
◉ A loaded trailer weighing more than _____ pounds should have its
own brakes. Answer: 1,000
◉ What are the transfer case options for Ram Heavy-Duty trucks?
Answer: one part-time manual-shift and one part-time electric-shift
◉ What do all open differentials have in common? Answer: They
allow opposing wheels to rotate at different speeds while cornering.
FUNDAMENTAL TOWING 2026 STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE TOWING PRINCIPLES AND
PRACTICE QUESTIONS
◉ The Ram 3500 HD's Class V hitch/receiver supports up to _____
pounds in hitch capacity and 2,300 pounds in tongue weight.
Answer: 23,000
◉ All Ram Light-Duty pickup trucks have a structural rear bumper
that provides _____ towing capabilities. Answer: Class III
◉ The TorqueFlite 8 eight-speed automatic transmission on the _____
provides manual shifting capability. Answer: Ram 1500 TRX
◉ Which safety feature provides a single view of both sides of a
trailer when backing up? Answer: Trailer Reverse Guidance View
◉ The TorqueFlite 8 eight-speed transmission is available on Ram
1500 Classic with the _____. Answer: 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 or the 5.7-
liter HEMI V8 engine
, ◉ Which of the following rear axle gear ratios supports a truck's
maximum trailer-towing capacity? Answer: 4.10
◉ Which of the following best describes a "live" axle? Answer: The
axle shaft transmits torque to the wheels.
◉ The Ram 3500 Max Tow features a _____ rear axle with a plate-type
limited slip differential and 4.25-inch axle tubes. Answer: 12-inch
◉ What type of rear axle and rear axle ratio does the Ram Power
Wagon have? Answer: 11.5-inch beam rear axle with a 4.10 ratio
◉ When should the trailer brake controller gain setting be adjusted?
Answer: As towing conditions change due to load, road conditions or
weather
◉ A loaded trailer weighing more than _____ pounds should have its
own brakes. Answer: 1,000
◉ What are the transfer case options for Ram Heavy-Duty trucks?
Answer: one part-time manual-shift and one part-time electric-shift
◉ What do all open differentials have in common? Answer: They
allow opposing wheels to rotate at different speeds while cornering.
