Hitch Like a Pro: A Guide to Using Stellantis' Advanced Towing Technology

Backing up a trailer used to mean crossed fingers and multiple attempts. The 2025 RAM trucks and Jeep SUVs available in Vancouver change this reality with advanced towing technology that puts control back in your hands. These systems eliminate guesswork and reduce stress during the most challenging parts of towing.

From Trailer Reverse Steering Control to 360-degree camera views, these tools work together to simplify boat launching, RV parking, and construction site maneuvers. Understanding how each system operates helps you get the most from your towing setup.

Trailer Reverse Steering Control: Let Your Truck Do the Work

Located below the touchscreen, Trailer Reverse Steering Control transforms backing up from a challenging skill into a simple task. Before reversing, enter your trailer's basic measurements into the system. The camera tracks your trailer's position while you control direction with a simple dial.

Turn the dial left to move the trailer left, right to move it right. The system automatically steers your truck's front wheels to achieve the desired trailer movement. This eliminates the counter-intuitive steering required with traditional trailer backing – no more trying to remember which way to turn the wheel.

The system works best at slow speeds in open areas. Use it for:

• Backing into campsites or RV spots
• Positioning trailers at boat launches
• Aligning equipment trailers at job sites
• Parking travel trailers in storage facilities

Camera Systems: See Everything Around Your Setup

RAM trucks and Jeep SUVs offer multiple camera configurations to eliminate blind spots during towing operations. The surround view camera provides a bird's-eye perspective of your entire vehicle and trailer combination, showing obstacles you can't see from the driver's seat.

Cargo View Camera with dynamic center lines displays the area directly behind your trailer, essential for backing up to loading docks or positioning equipment precisely. Dynamic center lines adjust based on your steering input, showing exactly where your trailer will go.

The Trailer 360 Degree View system provides a complete view around your trailer from a single display screen. This feature helps when maneuvering in tight spaces like gas stations or drive-throughs where trailer clearance matters.

Trailer-Tow Pages: Monitor Everything in One Place

The Uconnect touchscreen consolidates all trailer-related information into dedicated Trailer-Tow Pages. These screens provide real-time monitoring of:

Access these pages through the Uconnect touchscreen's towing menu. Check systems before departing and monitor them during long trips.

Digital Rearview Mirror with Tow Mode

The available digital rearview mirror eliminates the blocked view caused by tall trailers or cargo. In tow mode, the mirror displays video from a rear-facing camera instead of reflecting what's behind your cab.

This provides an unobstructed view of traffic behind your trailer, even when towing large RVs or enclosed trailers. Toggle between traditional mirror mode and camera mode by flipping the switch underneath the mirror housing.

The camera view works in all lighting conditions and provides a wider field of view than traditional mirrors. Use it for:

• Highway lane changes while towing
• Monitoring traffic approaching your trailer
• Checking trailer stability during crosswinds
• Reversing with tall trailer loads

Power Features for Heavy-Duty Operations

RAM Heavy Duty trucks include an available on-board power inverter producing up to 2.4 kilowatts. Two covered 115-volt outlets inside the truck bed power tools, equipment, or trailer accessories without separate generators.

With the engine running and the truck parked, activate the inverter through the touchscreen. The engine automatically adjusts RPM to support the power demand. Use this feature for:

• Powering welders or compressors at job sites
• Running trailer maintenance equipment
• Operating pumps for boat or RV systems
• Charging batteries in remote locations

Power Telescoping Trailer Tow Mirrors

Available power telescoping mirrors extend automatically when the system detects a trailer connection. These mirrors provide wider sightlines along your trailer sides and fold back when unhitched.

Manual adjustment controls let you fine-tune mirror position for different trailer widths. The mirrors include integrated spot lamps that illuminate the trailer sides during nighttime maneuvering.

Getting Started: Setup and Operation

Before your first towing experience, spend time in an empty parking lot learning each system. Practice with Trailer Reverse Steering Control using an empty trailer to understand how it responds. Familiarize yourself with camera views and learn which angles work best for different situations.

Set up your trailer profiles in the Uconnect system, entering accurate measurements for your specific trailers. The system stores multiple profiles, making it easy to switch between different trailers without re-entering data.

Check all trailer connections before departing – lights, brakes, safety chains, and electrical connections. Use the Trailer Light Check-out function to verify everything works properly.

Maintenance and Updates

These electronic systems require minimal maintenance but benefit from regular software updates through Uconnect. Camera lenses should be cleaned regularly, especially after driving in dusty or muddy conditions.

If any towing system malfunctions, traditional towing techniques still apply. These technologies enhance your capabilities but don't replace fundamental towing skills like proper loading, weight distribution, and safe driving practices.

Modern towing technology removes much of the stress and difficulty from trailer operations. Visit Ensign Pacific Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Vancouver to experience these advanced systems and learn how they can improve your towing confidence.