The 2022 Ram 2500 is already well-known for its towing capacity. It is considered the most powerful truck in its size, capable of towing up to 20,000 pounds of cargo. If the truck is equipped with a 6.7-liter Cummins standard output turbocharged diesel engine, it will produce 370 horsepower and 850 pound-feet of weight. The torque. Now, Ram has added some new towing functions to make the towing of the 2022 Ram 2500 easier and safer.
The new "traction mode" is now available for digital rearview mirrors. This allows the truck driver to virtually see what is behind the trailer. The safety function uses a remote camera to show the driver the real content behind the trailer so that the driver knows if anyone is following them. It also shows the driver whether he/she has room to enter another lane. Trailers often block the sight of truck drivers, making it unsafe to change lanes. When reversing or parking the rig, the towing mode will also greatly help the driver. Towing mode will make almost everything easier, from getting fuel to maneuvering through parking lots.
Similarly, Ram has a new feature called Trailer 360 View, which uses four different cameras to provide a bird's-eye view of the surrounding environment of the trailer. Special settings provide a 360-degree panoramic view of the trailer and its surroundings. Anything that increases the driver's awareness of the surrounding environment of the trailer will make handling safer. This will make parking and getting on the road easier. It will help drivers avoid telegraph poles and obstacles that may be too close to the trailer. The Trailer 360 View kit includes four cameras and the wiring required for setup.
A new set of lights can be used to illuminate the trailer hitch, making it easier for the driver to hit the trailer. This is perfect for anyone who tows a camper, boat or trailer to take an ATV outdoors. If you have ever tried to connect anything when the darkness comes, you will know that this is a nightmare. This is especially problematic in waters where there are few streetlights or near campsites. The Trailer Hitch Light kit is now included in the Trailer Tow Group and includes four LED lights that provide clear, clear light from directly above the trailer hitch. It is hoped that the new light set will make towing easier and safer.
Research shows that the vast majority of heavy truck owners use their vehicles for towing. Haulage will now be easier to manage. These are just the latest features Ram has added to make the towing of the 2022 Ram 2500 easier and safer.
Ram has provided lane keeping assist and adaptive steering for all trim levels of the Ram 2500. The technology will alert the driver when they deviate from the lane, giving the driver a chance to correct their path before anyone gets injured. Adaptive steering can change the gear ratio of the truck while it is driving, giving the driver better control at low speeds. Blind spot monitoring is also available, not only for trucks, but also for trailers. Likewise, the technology is designed to protect other drivers on the road as well as truck operators. Preventing collisions makes everyone safer.
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