The Trailer Hitch Crisis
#1
The Trailer Hitch Crisis
I'm trying to find a trailer hitch for my 92 dakota. It has the 5.2L v8 and an auto 2wd. It didn't come factory with truck so i need a harness plus the hitch itself but I already found tons of harnesses just not quite a hitch setup that im comfortable with. I'm needing to haul my 86 Porsche 944 turbo that weighs in the ball park of about 2600-2700 pounds and I plan on renting a U Haul dual axle car trailer( listed at 2200 pounds dry weight) since the rear end is messed up on the car so that leaves out the option for a dolly. I was thinking around a class IV hitch but all im finding are Class III and non of them really reach the capacity of the truck or even the amount im hauling. any recommendations?
#3
I dont believe you will find a class IV for a Dakota. A class III is good to 8,000 lbs with sway control. Class IV is good to 18,500 with sway control.
Here are a couple of links you may find helpful.
http://trailers.com/tow-capacity/ind...emplate=normal
https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-1992_Dodge_Dakota.htm
Here are a couple of links you may find helpful.
http://trailers.com/tow-capacity/ind...emplate=normal
https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-1992_Dodge_Dakota.htm
#4
If you are hell bent on finding a class IV for your truck you may be able to find one for a 92-96 f150/f250. The frames are the same width and if you order most aftermarket class 3's for these they show they fit these, the old fords, and old fullsize dodges.
Realistically though a class 3 should be more than enough because if you are planning to push hauling 5000 lbs you will want a weight distribution hitch which will give you the added towing capacity up to 800 tongue and 8000 trailer capacity.
Realistically though a class 3 should be more than enough because if you are planning to push hauling 5000 lbs you will want a weight distribution hitch which will give you the added towing capacity up to 800 tongue and 8000 trailer capacity.
#6
If you are hell bent on finding a class IV for your truck you may be able to find one for a 92-96 f150/f250. The frames are the same width and if you order most aftermarket class 3's for these they show they fit these, the old fords, and old fullsize dodges.
Realistically though a class 3 should be more than enough because if you are planning to push hauling 5000 lbs you will want a weight distribution hitch which will give you the added towing capacity up to 800 tongue and 8000 trailer capacity.
Realistically though a class 3 should be more than enough because if you are planning to push hauling 5000 lbs you will want a weight distribution hitch which will give you the added towing capacity up to 800 tongue and 8000 trailer capacity.