Ram 3500 is outfitted with exterior features designed to help you bring along all the tools and equipment you need for the job.
Serious hauling requires some heavy-duty hardware. That's why the Ram 3500 comes with an available new Max Tow Package featuring Best-in-Class fifth-wheel towing of 30,000 pounds. The package includes a Mopar® 30K fifth wheel hitch, the fifth wheel/gooseneck prep package, air suspension and a cargo view camera. The available factory-installed rear axle structural crossmember seamlessly connects your trailer with the frame of your heavy-duty truck. To ensure a clean electrical connection, we included a seven-pin connector inside the truck bed for wiring hookups. And with Electronic Stability Control standard on all Ram 3500 trucks, your trailer and truck will work together as one heavy-duty hauling machine.
NO MORE LOOKING IN THE DARK. Available LED bed lighting on each side of the cargo bed welcomes working at night. This convenient lighting illuminates the rear area of the cargo bed and makes loading and unloading during dark hours easier than ever. The system comes with an easy-to-reach switch in the bed for lighting on command.
Quickly load and unload cargo from your truck bed without worry. These sturdy and durable box rail caps help reduce the number of scratches and scrapes that usually befall hardworking trucks. Available on all Ram trucks.
These available sturdy, tubular wheel-to-wheel side steps help improve aerodynamics and performance efficiency, all while making access to the truck bed easier.
Built with efficiency in mind, the available tonneau cover facilitates movement of air over the body. This has a positive effect on airflow and helps to further reduce aerodynamic drag.
The Ram 3500's interior works just as hard as its exterior. Equipped with sophisticated features and designed with comfort and attention to detail in mind, the Ram 3500 demonstrates that working hard can be a smooth ride. FEATURES: Luxury Interior Touches, Versatile Seating Options for Ultimate Passenger Comfort, Multiple Storage Solutions
The available 8.4-inch touchscreen turns your Ram 3500 truck into a wired office on the move. The Uconnect® 4C NAV delivers SiriusXM Guardian™, HD Radio™, 4G LTE, Android Auto™/Apple CarPlay® support and more, all in a crisp, full-color display. With remote key lock, SOS Calland Vehicle Finder, youll also enjoy enhanced safety and security.
The center console on Laramie® features chrome rings and handles as well as a woodgrain instrument panel accent.
Standard in-floor and under-seat storage in the Crew Cab help keep the essentials easily accessible.
Electronic Range Select allows the driver to manually or automatically select the optimal gear for downshifting and engine braking. This available feature is especially valuable when hauling trailers up and down hills.
The available Driver Information Digital Cluster with 7-inch color display allows you to customize your truck's information to meet your needs.
The available upfitter switch interface comes with a variety of inputs and outputs allowing the driver to simply and securely connect any number of external features like plows and tow lights to the truck's electrical system.
The Ram 3500 is engineered to deliver outstanding performance in the toughest of conditions. FEATURES: Best-in-Class Torque Rating of 930 Pound-Feet, Best-in-Class Fifth-Wheel Towing of 30,000 Pounds, Tow up to 31,210 Pounds, and Haul up to 7,350 Pounds, Available Class-Exclusive Rear Auto-Level Air Suspension.
The 50,000-PSI hydroformed steel frame incorporates additional crossmembers for strength and mass efficiency as well as hydroformed front and rear rail contours for a more secure placement of suspension components and mounts. After all, a truck is only as strong as the steel it's built on.
The available Proven and Legendary 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 engine incorporates the Class-Exclusive smart exhaust engine brake to help control the descent of a vehicle on a downward slope. Working much like Speed Control, the engine brake uses a variable nozzle on the turbo to maintain smooth, less aggressive braking while helping to provide vehicle stability and reduced wear on the disc brakes. It is especially handy when hauling heavy loads. 2018 Ram 3500 Cummins Diesel Engine Badge.
The available Proven and Legendary 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 engine is offered with a choice of two six-speed automatic transmissions or a Class-Exclusive six-speed manual transmission. When paired with the AISIN six-speed automatic transmission, the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 engine becomes a high-output engine offering 930 pound-feet of maximum diesel torque. Best-in-Class 15,000-mile oil change intervals and a Class-Exclusive Cummins Smart Diesel Exhaust Brake System help Ram 3500 deliver outstanding performance on every road.
The Class-Exclusive available rear Auto-Level air suspension ensures level loads no matter the cargo or terrain. With the push of a button, the driver can select from two smart ride height selections, Normal and Alternate Ride Height, for better alignment with a trailer with automatic electronic adjustments to maintain a level load. Contained within the frame-mounted compressor, tank and lines, it's all done in relative silence.
An available state-of-the-art, computer-controlled valve system in the available 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel engine's air box automatically switches where air is pulled from, ensuring optimal performance in all scenarios regardless of heat, grade or cold.
The innovative three-link front suspension is developed for both the two- and four-wheel-drive models. It helps contribute to the 14,000-pound Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the 39,100-pound Gross Combined Weight Rating available on the Ram 3500. With a wider frame and a significantly larger stabilizer bar than the previous model, the three-link front suspension utilizes more outwardly positioned springs and stronger shocks to help give the driver a cushioned ride, especially when hauling a heavy payload.
Directly mounted to the frame, these heavy-duty hooks offer a solid grip to accommodate jobs that require heavy-weight pulling.
Our heavy-duty trucks are engineered to put up heavy-duty numbers. Our available new Max Tow Package features an upgraded 30K hitch, fifth-wheel/gooseneck prep and the Auto-Level rear air suspension that all work together to help you push those numbers up. Calculate how much you can tow based on what you're hauling and vice versa.
Safely and securely connect your trailer's electrical system with the standard bumper-integrated trailer harness connector.
Enjoy a commanding view of the road from these available power exterior mirrors. They offer available features like integrated turn signals, heated defrost as well as power functions such as driver memory and power folding.
Designed with safety and security in mind, this available cargo-view camera allows the driver to view the truck bed contents from the Uconnect® display. This feature helps keep the driver free from worry and distraction knowing that everything in the cargo bed is under a watchful eye.
The ParkView® Rear Back Up Camera System gives the driver a clear color view of what's behind the truck, helping to make parking and trailer hookups a breeze.
Ram 3500 offers the ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System to alert you when you're in close proximity to objects behind your truck. You can get the available ParkSense Front/Rear Park Assist to also receive alerts for objects in the front of your truck.
These door beams are designed to help absorb impact force and redirect it away from passengers.
Deploying downward and covering the side windows, these supplemental airbags help reduce the risk of injury to outboard passengers during certain side-impact events.
Source: 2018 RAM 3500