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RAM
LARAMIE
2500
The US export RAM Laramie
2500 is a true towing champion.
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The RAM is the stand-out of our
‘Top 5’ because it makes every other
tow vehicle we’ve tested seem like
toys. It can tow up to 6989kg behind
it, but you’ll need a pintle hook to do
that. With a 50mm towball, it’s ‘only’ a
3500kg maximum. It towed a 2900kg
caravan like it wasn’t even there.
The RAM was a rock-solid towing
platform and, although the front end
pitched up and down on rough roads, it
wasn’t too obvious. Hills didn’t slow the
RAM and with its exhaust brakes, going
downhill at a set speed without needing
the brakes was easy. It might be more
of a truck than some would want with
its rough-riding ways, but if you wanted
the ultimate tow vehicle, this is it.
SPECS
Engine 6.7L inline six-cylinder
turbodiesel
Transmission
Six-speed automatic
Towing capacity 3500kg
(4500kg with 70mm towball;
6989kg with pintle)
Towball (max) 350kg
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:
The RAM Lamarie towed the
2900kg caravan like it wasn’t
even there; the takeoff of this
smooth big turbodiesel six
will surprise you at the lights;
the 240V powerpoint adds an
element of luxury on tour.
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