Century Ram - Which Heavy-Duty Truck Gives You Smarter Towing Tech around Lake Saint Louis, MO, 2026 RAM 2500 or 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250?
When local owners ask one big question—Which heavy-duty truck gives you smarter towing tech for real-world setups—the conversation often centers on the 2026 RAM 2500 and the 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250. Both are stout, both are capable, and both offer sophisticated driver aids. Yet the way each brand integrates trailer-focused systems and information flow can make the difference between a long day and a smooth day. The RAM formula is built around clarity and control: an available Trailer Reverse Steering Control that lets you guide a trailer’s direction with a dedicated knob while the truck manages its steering, an available Digital Rearview Mirror with side camera integration for crisp left and right trailer views, and available 360° Trailer Surround View Camera that makes tight jobsite or campground maneuvers straightforward. RAM’s available Tow Tech Package layers in Trailer Tow Pages, Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring for up to four trailers, and a 12-inch Digital Cluster Display that surfaces the right data at the right time. Ford’s F-250 brings Pro Trailer Backup Assist™, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™, and Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch—excellent tools in their own right. But screen size and camera breadth tilt in RAM’s favor for owners dialed into situational awareness.
Daily towing is about confidence as much as capacity, and that is where RAM’s class-exclusive hardware plays a pivotal role. A Class-Exclusive available Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension helps maintain a level stance with changing payloads and can lower the rear for easier hitching. RAM also offers Best-in-Class available onboard power at up to 2.4 kW, turning the truck into a jobsite generator—Ford’s Pro Power Onboard™ tops out at 2 kW on F-250. Long weekend hauls benefit from RAM’s Largest-in-Class available 50-gallon fuel tank on Crew Cab 8-foot bed models and a Largest-in-Class available 14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen that keeps navigation and trailer data front and center. The F-250 counters with a 12-inch SYNC® 4 display, an available head-up display, and the rugged Tremor® Off-Road Package, so capability is never in doubt. If your top priority is intuitive towing tech that reduces setup time and stress, the edge goes to the RAM 2500.
- Trailer camera coverage: RAM’s available 360° Trailer Surround View Camera and Digital Rearview Mirror with side camera integration provide multi-angle visibility designed for towing.
- Trailer steering assistance: RAM’s Trailer Reverse Steering Control and Ford’s Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ both help with backing a trailer, but RAM’s interface integrates seamlessly with Tow Pages and cluster prompts.
- Load and level support: RAM’s Class-Exclusive available Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension helps keep the truck level as payload changes, improving stability and headlight aim.
- Onboard power: RAM offers up to 2.4 kW of available onboard power; Ford F-250 offers up to 2 kW via Pro Power Onboard™.
- Long-haul range: RAM offers an available 50-gallon fuel tank on Crew Cab 8-foot bed models, maximizing range between stops.
Engine options remain a factor, and both trucks deliver. RAM’s available High-Output 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 pairs with a TorqueFlite® HD eight-speed for intuitive, low-vibration control. Ford’s Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel engines, including a High Output version, provide enormous peak numbers. Yet the towing tech story is ultimately about what you see, what you can adjust quickly, and how easily the truck settles with a load attached. That is where RAM’s screen size, camera integration, trailer pages, and air suspension coordination pull ahead for many owners.
Century Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram is serving Troy, O'Fallon, and Lake Saint Louis with test drives that focus on the towing features you will use every week. Bring the trailer questions—from small utility rigs to fifth-wheels—and plan to explore the camera views, the trailer steering knob, and the leveling benefits on a route that mirrors your typical miles.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can the 2026 RAM 2500 show a bird’s-eye view around my trailer?
Yes. When properly equipped, the 360° Trailer Surround View Camera provides a top-down perspective around your trailer, and the Digital Rearview Mirror with side camera integration adds clear left and right views.
Does the 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250 have a trailer backing aid?
Yes. Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ is available and helps guide a trailer in reverse using a control knob. RAM offers Trailer Reverse Steering Control with a similar goal, complemented by dedicated Tow Pages and cluster readouts.
Which truck offers more onboard power for tools?
RAM offers up to a Best-in-Class available 2.4-kW onboard power system, while the F-250 provides up to 2 kW through Pro Power Onboard™.
Where can I compare these features in person?
Visit Century Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram to see side-by-side camera views, try the trailer steering knob, and evaluate ride leveling with payload attached.