Jones Ram - Can the 2026 Ram 2500 safely manage fifth-wheel and gooseneck towing around Baltimore, MD?
Drivers who plan to tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck around Baltimore, MD need two things from a heavy-duty truck: stout torque and clear visibility solutions that reduce stress during hookup and on the highway. The 2026 Ram Heavy Duty lineup delivers both with an available High-Output 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 and integrated tow tech designed for precision at low speeds and stability on long grades. Paired with the TorqueFlite® HD eight-speed automatic, the diesel offers up to 430 maximum horsepower and a Best-in-Class available 1,075 pound-feet of base diesel torque, supporting a maximum available diesel towing capacity of 20,000 pounds when properly equipped. Equally important, the factory-available Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package brings a structural rear-axle crossmember with integrated mounting hardware to simplify hitch installation and alignment.
Of course, confidence is about more than raw numbers. The available 360° Trailer Surround View Camera gives you a bird’s-eye perspective around your trailer, while the available Digital Rearview Mirror with side camera integration provides real-time views to the left and right of the load. Add the available wired Tow Mode Camera for a direct view behind the trailer, and it becomes much easier to monitor merges, lane changes, and backing. Trailer Reverse Steering Control is another advantage—use the dedicated knob to steer the trailer’s path, and the system manages the truck’s steering wheel to track your inputs. For long hauls, the available 50-gallon fuel tank on Crew Cab models with the 8-foot bed reduces stops, and available Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring can feed live readings for up to four trailers to the 12-inch Digital Cluster Display.
- Hitch prep essentials: The available Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package adds integrated mounting points for quicker, cleaner installs and removals.
- Visibility coverage: The available 360° Trailer Surround View Camera, Digital Rearview Mirror, and mirror-mounted cameras expand your vantage points around the rig.
- Backing help: Trailer Reverse Steering Control lets you guide the trailer’s direction with a simple knob while the system steers the truck.
- Braking support: Heavy-duty four-wheel disc antilock brakes and an available Automatic Smart Exhaust Brake help maintain control on descents.
- Workday power: Available Best-in-Class Available Onboard Power with a 2.4-kilowatt inverter supports tools and campsite needs at your destination.
Safety and driver assistance play a pivotal role during real-world towing. The truck’s class-exclusive standard Adaptive Cruise Control can maintain a set following distance, even down to 0 mph, and works while towing. Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking can help bring the truck to a complete stop—even with a trailer attached—adding a layer of confidence in unpredictable traffic. Add in available LaneSense® Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, available Drowsy Driver Detection, and available Traffic Sign Recognition, and you have a feature set that helps manage fatigue on long interstate stretches.
Inside, the Largest-in-Class available 14.5-inch Uconnect® 5 NAV touchscreen streams Wireless Apple CarPlay® support and Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility, while Trailer Tow Pages and the 12-inch Digital Cluster Display keep critical trailer data at a glance. For co-pilots, the class-exclusive available 10.25-inch Front Passenger Interactive Display can help with navigation and media, and class-exclusive Dual Wireless Charging Pads with active cooling make device management effortless. Together, these features create a tow-ready cockpit that is both functional and refined.
If you are mapping out your first fifth-wheel or gooseneck trip, organize your build around trailering first: choose the engine, add the prep package, select camera coverage, and consider the class-exclusive available Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension for load-leveling stability. Then tailor the interior for long-drive comfort and communication. Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is serving Jarrettsville, Baltimore, and Essex with hands-on demos of these towing features and can help you validate the right axle ratio, hitching setup, and visibility tech for your rig.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the maximum available diesel towing capacity?
When properly equipped with the available High-Output 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 and TorqueFlite® HD eight-speed automatic, the truck offers up to 20,000 pounds of maximum available diesel towing capacity.
Which factory options help with fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing?
The available Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package adds integrated mounting hardware in a reinforced crossmember. Consider adding the available 360° Trailer Surround View Camera, Digital Rearview Mirror with side camera integration, and Trailer Reverse Steering Control for easier alignment and backing.
Can driver assistance features operate while towing?
Yes. The truck offers class-exclusive standard Adaptive Cruise Control that can operate down to 0 mph, even while towing. Forward Collision Warning with Active Braking can also apply the brakes to bring the vehicle to a complete stop—even with a trailer attached.
When you are ready to see how these systems work together in the real world, schedule a towing-focused test drive. Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram can tailor a route and demo the cameras, trailering pages, and hitching aids so your first fifth-wheel trip starts with confidence.