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2012 Ram 3500

The highest fifth-wheel-hitch rating for the 2012 Ram 3500 is 22,750 lb, the top of 15 rows transcribed from Ram’s 2012 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (media.chrysler.com). That row is printed for the 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ), Regular Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, RAM REGULAR CAB 2WD LONG BED - ST, trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7), DRW. Most configurations are rated lower: 14 of the 15 transcribed fifth-wheel-hitch chart rows for 2012 are below 22,750 lb. The other cited maximum for the 2012 Ram 3500 is 18,000 lb on a conventional hitch. Across 180 manufacturer chart rows for 2012, ratings run conventional 8,350 lb to 18,000 lb; fifth-wheel 18,300 lb to 22,750 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.

conventional6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ), Mega Cab, Short box bed, 4WD, 4.10 axle, RAM MEGA CAB 4WD SHORT BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW.18,000 lb
fifth-wheel6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ), Regular Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, RAM REGULAR CAB 2WD LONG BED - ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW.22,750 lb

The build table for 2012 is not transcribed. This page will not multiply trims, cabs, and engines into trucks the order guide did not list.

HitchCited maximumConfigurationSource grade
Conventional18,000 lb6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ), Mega Cab, Short box bed, 4WD, 4.10 axle, RAM MEGA CAB 4WD SHORT BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW.OEM chart
Fifth-wheel22,750 lb6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ), Regular Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, RAM REGULAR CAB 2WD LONG BED - ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW.OEM chart

Highest rows among 180 transcribed chart configurations. Most trucks of this model year are rated lower; find your exact configuration in the table below. This chart prints one maximum per row without naming the hitch; the hitch shown follows the chart's notes, not a printed column.

Source: Ram, 2012 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (media.chrysler.com), All tables.

Spec sheet

7 of 25 fields cited; 1 estimate. Field index

Cited fields may cover selected trims or only part of a measurement. Read the configuration and source beside each value; a cited field does not mean every version is researched.

Towing

Conventional maximum
18,000 lb. 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ), Mega Cab, Short box bed, 4WD, 4.10 axle, RAM MEGA CAB 4WD SHORT BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW.Ram source
Gooseneck maximum
Not transcribed for this model year.
Fifth-wheel maximum
22,750 lb. 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ), Regular Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, RAM REGULAR CAB 2WD LONG BED - ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW.Ram source
Tongue or pin load
1,800 lb tongue at the 18,000 lb conventional maximum. 3,413 lb pin at the 22,750 lb fifth-wheel maximum. Illustration at 10 percent conventional and 15 percent in-bed, not a measured load or recommendation. Follow the trailer and vehicle instructions; actual load may be higher.Estimate
Weight distribution
Not transcribed for this model year.
Trailer frontal area
Not transcribed for this model year.

Weights

Payload
Not transcribed for this model year.
GCWR
17,000–30,000 lb across 180 chart rows that print a GCWR (each row's GCWR is in the chart table and explorer)Ram source
GVWR
Not transcribed for this model year.
Front GAWR
Not transcribed for this model year.
Rear GAWR
Not transcribed for this model year.
Curb weight
Not transcribed for this model year.

Body

Wheelbase
Not transcribed for this model year.
Bed length
Long box, Short boxRam source
Bed width and depth
Not transcribed for this model year.
Cab-to-axle
Not transcribed for this model year.
Overall length, width, height
Not transcribed for this model year.
Ground clearance and angles
Not transcribed for this model year.
Fifth-wheel clearance
Not transcribed for this model year.

Power

Engine, horsepower, torque
Not transcribed for this model year.
Transmission
Not transcribed for this model year.
Fuel type and tank
Not transcribed for this model year.
Drivetrain
2WD, 4WDRam source
Axle ratio
4.10, 3.73, 3.42Ram source
Tow package
RAM REGULAR CAB 2WD LONG BED - ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM REGULAR CAB 2WD LONG BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM REGULAR CAB 4WD LONG BED - ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM REGULAR CAB 4WD LONG BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - LARAMIE; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - LARAMIE LONGHORN; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM MEGA CAB 2WD SHORT BED SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM MEGA CAB 2WD SHORT BED LARAMIE; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM MEGA CAB 2WD SHORT BED LARAMIE LONGHORN; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM MEGA CAB 4WD SHORT BED - LARAMIE LONGHORN; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - LONGHORN; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM MEGA CAB 4WD SHORT BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM MEGA CAB 4WD SHORT BED - LARAMIE; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - LARAMIE; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED - ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED - LARAMIE; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED - LARAMIE LONGHORN; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - LONGHORN; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM MEGA CAB 2WD SHORT BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM MEGA CAB 2WD SHORT BED LARAMIE; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM MEGA CAB 2WD SHORT BED LARAMIE LONGHORN; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD SHORT BED - ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - LARAMIE; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD SHORT BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD SHORT BED - LARAMIE; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD SHORT BED - LARAMIE LONGHORN; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - LARAMIE; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - LARAMIE LONGHORN; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM MEGA CAB 4WD SHORT BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM MEGA CAB 4WD SHORT BED LARAMIE - LONGHORN; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM MEGA CAB 4WD SHORT BED - LARAMIE; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED - SLT; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); SRW; RAM REGULAR CAB 2WD LONG BED - ST; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED - ST; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); SRW; RAM REGULAR CAB 2WD LONG BED - SLT; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED - LARAMIE; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - ST; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - SLT; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); SRW; RAM MEGA CAB 2WD SHORT BED - SLT; trans M6 POS G56-6 6sp MANU (DEG); SRW; RAM MEGA CAB 2WD SHORT BED LARAMIE; trans M6 POS G56-6 6sp MANU (DEG); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD SHORT BED - ST; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - LARAMIE; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD SHORT BED - SLT; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - ST; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); DRW; RAM REGULAR CAB 4WD LONG BED - ST; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); DRW; RAM REGULAR CAB 4WD LONG BED - SLT; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD SHORT BED - LARAMIE; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - SLT; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - ST; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - LARAMIE; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - SLT; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); SRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - LARAMIE; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); SRW; RAM MEGA CAB 2WD SHORT BED SLT; trans M6 POS G56-6 6sp MANU (DEG); DRW; RAM MEGA CAB 4WD SHORT BED - SLT; trans M6 POS G56-6 6sp MANU (DEG); SRW; RAM MEGA CAB 2WD SHORT BED LARAMIE; trans M6 POS G56-6 6sp MANU (DEG); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - ST; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - SLT; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); DRW; RAM MEGA CAB 4WD SHORT BED - SLT; trans M6 POS G56-6 6sp MANU (DEG); DRW; RAM MEGA CAB 4WD SHORT BED - LARAMIE; trans M6 POS G56-6 6sp MANU (DEG); DRW; RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - LARAMIE; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG); DRW; RAM MEGA CAB 4WD SHORT BED - LARAMIE; trans M6 POS G56-6 6sp MANU (DEG); SRWRam source

Bed, tongue weight, and wheelbase

The trailer rating is one limit. The bed has to fit the load, the tongue or pin has to fit in payload, and the wheelbase is the column the chart uses.

  • An illustrative 10 percent of the 18,000 lb conventional maximum is 1,800 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
  • An illustrative 15 percent of the 22,750 lb fifth-wheel maximum is 3,413 lb of pin weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.

Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. Wheelbase is not transcribed for this year. See the spec sheet for the sourced GCWR and its configuration.

Estimate payload margin and bed volume · How these limits work together

Change from 2011

  • Conventional: 12,000 lb in 2011, 18,000 lb in 2012 (+6,000 lb).
  • Fifth-wheel: 22,700 lb in 2011, 22,750 lb in 2012 (+50 lb).

Generation

Fourth-generation HD

2012 is year 3 of this generation (2010–2018). Ram-brand 3500, including dual-rear-wheel models. Trucks before 2010 are filed under Dodge Ram 3500.

2012 towing by engine

Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 180 transcribed chart rows. A missing hitch means the chart did not print one for that engine, not that it is zero.

EngineConventionalFifth-wheelChart rows
6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ)8,350–18,000 lb18,300–22,750 lb180

Highest-rated configurations

TrailerEngineCab / bedDriveAxle / packageGCWREvidence
22,750 lb
Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed)
6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ)Regular Cab, Long box2WD4.10 · RAM REGULAR CAB 2WD LONG BED - ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRWnote 130,000 lbPage 4, section 'RAM REGULAR CAB 2WD LONG BED - ST D2 3L62 (DRW)', row 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7) axle 4.10
22,700 lb
Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed)
6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ)Regular Cab, Long box2WD4.10 · RAM REGULAR CAB 2WD LONG BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRWnote 130,000 lbPage 4, section 'RAM REGULAR CAB 2WD LONG BED - SLT D2 3H62 (DRW)', row 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7) axle 4.10
22,300 lb
Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed)
6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ)Regular Cab, Long box4WD4.10 · RAM REGULAR CAB 4WD LONG BED - ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRWnote 230,000 lbPage 5, section 'RAM REGULAR CAB 4WD LONG BED - ST D2 8L62 (DRW)', row 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7) axle 4.10
22,300 lb
Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed)
6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ)Regular Cab, Long box4WD4.10 · RAM REGULAR CAB 4WD LONG BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRWnote 230,000 lbPage 5, section 'RAM REGULAR CAB 4WD LONG BED - SLT D2 8H62 (DRW)', row 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7) axle 4.10
20,950 lb
Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed)
6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ)Crew Cab, Long box4WD4.10 · RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRWnote 329,100 lbPage 5, section 'RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - ST D2 8L92 (DRW)', row 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7) axle 4.10
20,650 lb
Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed)
6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ)Crew Cab, Long box4WD4.10 · RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRWnote 328,900 lbPage 6, section 'RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - SLT D2 8H92 (DRW)', row 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7) axle 4.10
19,350 lb
Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed)
6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ)Crew Cab, Long box4WD4.10 · RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - LARAMIE; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRWnote 327,800 lbPage 6, section 'RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - LARAMIE D2 8P92 (DRW)', row 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7) axle 4.10
19,050 lb
Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed)
6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ)Crew Cab, Long box2WD4.10 · RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRWnote 426,800 lbPage 4, section 'RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - ST D2 3L92 (DRW)', row 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7) axle 4.10
19,050 lb
Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed)
6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ)Crew Cab, Long box4WD4.10 · RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - LARAMIE LONGHORN; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRWnote 327,600 lbPage 6, section 'RAM CREW CAB 4WD LONG BED - LARAMIE LONGHORN D2 8R92 (DRW)', row 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7) axle 4.10
18,900 lb
Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed)
6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ)Crew Cab, Long box2WD4.10 · RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRWnote 426,700 lbPage 4, section 'RAM CREW CAB 2WD LONG BED - SLT D2 3H92 (DRW)', row 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7) axle 4.10
18,450 lb
Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed)
6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ)Mega Cab, Short box2WD4.10 · RAM MEGA CAB 2WD SHORT BED SLT; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRWnote 526,000 lbPage 2, section 'RAM MEGA CAB 2WD SHORT BED SLT D2 3H81 (DRW)', row 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7) axle 4.10
18,350 lb
Fifth-wheel (hitch not printed)
6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ)Mega Cab, Short box2WD4.10 · RAM MEGA CAB 2WD SHORT BED LARAMIE; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7); DRWnote 526,000 lbPage 2, section 'RAM MEGA CAB 2WD SHORT BED LARAMIE D2 3P81 (DRW)', row 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ) A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7) axle 4.10
  1. Chart prints one max trailer rating and does not state hitch type; hitch assigned fifth-wheel by project convention because rating exceeds 18,000 lb (not stated in this chart); GVWR 12,000 lb
  2. Chart prints one max trailer rating and does not state hitch type; hitch assigned fifth-wheel by project convention because rating exceeds 18,000 lb (not stated in this chart); GVWR 12,200 lb
  3. Chart prints one max trailer rating and does not state hitch type; hitch assigned fifth-wheel by project convention because rating exceeds 18,000 lb (not stated in this chart); GVWR 12,300 lb
  4. Chart prints one max trailer rating and does not state hitch type; hitch assigned fifth-wheel by project convention because rating exceeds 18,000 lb (not stated in this chart); GVWR 11,500 lb
  5. Chart prints one max trailer rating and does not state hitch type; hitch assigned fifth-wheel by project convention because rating exceeds 18,000 lb (not stated in this chart); GVWR 10,500 lb

Chart source: Ram, 2012 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (media.chrysler.com). The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.

Find your exact configuration (180 rows) →Download 2012 rows as CSV ↓

What changes the number

  • Engine and transmission
  • Cab, bed, and wheelbase
  • Two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive
  • Axle ratio and tow package
  • Conventional hitch versus fifth-wheel versus gooseneck
  • People, options, and cargo, which spend payload the chart assumed was empty

Questions

How much can a 2012 Ram 3500 tow?
The highest fifth-wheel-hitch rating for the 2012 Ram 3500 is 22,750 lb, the top of 15 rows transcribed from Ram’s 2012 Ram 3500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (media.chrysler.com). That row is printed for the 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ), Regular Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, RAM REGULAR CAB 2WD LONG BED - ST, trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7), DRW. Most configurations are rated lower: 14 of the 15 transcribed fifth-wheel-hitch chart rows for 2012 are below 22,750 lb. The other cited maximum for the 2012 Ram 3500 is 18,000 lb on a conventional hitch.
Did 3500 towing change for 2012?
Compare the cited 2012 figures on this page with the 2011 record. They are stored separately.
Which configuration hits the maximum?
The 22,750 lb fifth-wheel maximum is printed for the 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ), Regular Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, RAM REGULAR CAB 2WD LONG BED - ST, trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7), DRW.
What tongue weight should I plan for a 2012 3500?
At the cited 18,000 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 1,800 lb of tongue weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. At the cited 22,750 lb fifth-wheel maximum, an illustrative 15% assumption produces 3,413 lb of pin weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. That load counts against payload and the rear axle rating.

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