Cedar City Ram – 2026 RAM 2500 vs 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD — Which heavy-duty truck tows fifth-wheels with more confidence around St. George, UT?
When shoppers ask which heavy-duty truck feels more composed towing a fifth-wheel around St. George, UT, we look beyond headline numbers to the technologies that reduce driver workload mile after mile. The 2026 Ram 2500 builds its case with an available High-Output 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 and Best-in-Class available base diesel torque of 1,075 lb-ft, but what truly changes the towing experience are its integrated tools: Trailer Reverse Steering Control, 360° Trailer Surround View Camera, available Digital Rearview Mirror with side camera integration and wired Tow Mode Camera, and Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring visible directly in the 12-inch Digital Cluster. Together with the Class-Exclusive available Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension and a factory Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package, the Ram simplifies setup, improves sightlines, and helps you maneuver with fewer corrections.
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD counters with robust powertrains, a broad set of camera views, and helpful trailering software. It’s a strong performer, yet it lacks RAM’s 360° Trailer Surround View Camera and the Trailer Reverse Steering Control knob that lets you direct the trailer while the truck manages steering input. In practice, these two RAM features turn tight campsites and narrow storage lots into routine tasks—especially after a long day of driving. Add the Largest-in-Class available 14.5-inch Uconnect® 5 NAV touchscreen, class-exclusive Dual Wireless Charging Pads, and Best-in-Class available onboard power up to 2.4 kW for tools and accessories, and the Ram’s ecosystem supports both recreation and work.
- Integrated trailer control: RAM’s Trailer Reverse Steering Control reduces stress when backing a fifth-wheel.
- Visibility around the rig: 360° Trailer Surround View Camera plus a Digital Rearview Mirror with side cameras improve awareness.
- Suspension stability: Class-Exclusive available Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension helps maintain level stance under tongue weight.
- Tow-friendly displays: Available 12-inch Digital Cluster and Trailer Tow Pages keep critical stats front-and-center.
- Power for the site: Best-in-Class available 2.4-kW onboard power supports accessories and small tools.
For frequent fifth-wheel towing, stability and sightlines are everything. The Ram’s camera fusion and suspension tuning calm the truck-trailer combination while you negotiate traffic and crosswinds. The available 50-gallon fuel tank on Crew Cab 8-foot bed models reduces stops on long stretches across the desert, and the class-exclusive RAMBOX® Cargo Management System adds lockable, drainable storage that keeps hitch gear organized. Silverado 2500 HD owners will appreciate its camera count and towing software, but if your priority is the most intuitive reverse control, the most comprehensive around-trailer visualization, and a suspension designed to fight squat, the Ram’s advantage becomes clear over a weekend at the campsite or a month of seasonal travel.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Does the Ram 2500 offer camera views tailored to fifth-wheel towing?
Yes. Beyond the available 360° Surround View Camera, RAM adds a 360° Trailer Surround View Camera for bird’s-eye context around the trailer, plus an available Digital Rearview Mirror with side camera integration and an available wired Tow Mode Camera for a direct view behind the trailer.
How does RAM make backing a fifth-wheel easier?
Trailer Reverse Steering Control lets you turn a dedicated knob to point the trailer while the system manages the truck’s steering. It’s intuitive and helps reduce the back-and-forth that can happen in tight spaces.
What suspension features help with stability under load?
The Class-Exclusive available Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension helps maintain a level stance and consistent headlight aim with a fifth-wheel attached, which can improve braking feel and overall control when the trailer’s weight shifts.
Ready to explore towing tech in person? Cedar City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is serving St. George, Ivins, and Santa Clara with hands-on demonstrations of trailering features so you can feel the difference before you commit to your next heavy-duty truck.
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