01 Durango Towing Capability?
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01 Durango Towing Capability?
I'm planning to buy a Cargo Trailer soon. I'd like to be able to tow it behind my Durango. I can check the vehicle weight ratings, but I'm more concerned about the actual ability to handle the trailer size.
Any thoughts on trailer size behind an 01 Durango? I'm planning on a 6X10, or 6X12 Enclosed Cargo Trailer.
Any thoughts on trailer size behind an 01 Durango? I'm planning on a 6X10, or 6X12 Enclosed Cargo Trailer.
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From: Riverton, UT
Look in the glove box, there should be a sticker that tells you your gearing ratio.
In here there is a towing section toward the bottom: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...wers-faqs.html
In here there is a towing section toward the bottom: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...wers-faqs.html
Depends on whether it has the towing package. Here is what the 2003 D is rated at:
Tow Limit (lbs.)
Durango 2WD 4.7L V-8 (f) 4650
Durango 2WD 4.7L V-8 (g) 5950
Durango 2WD 5.9L V-8 (f) 5850
Durango 2WD 5.9L V-8 (g) 7550
Durango 4WD 4.7L V-8 (f) 4400
Durango 4WD 4.7L V-8 (g) 5700
Durango 4WD 5.9L V-8 (f) 5600
Durango 4WD 5.9L V-8 (g) 7300
(f) 3.55 axle ratio
(g) 3.92 axle ratio
2003 ratings were reduced from 2002 ratings partially based on Government regs. If the above works for your needs, the 2002 will meet or exceed those figures.
Tow Limit (lbs.)
Durango 2WD 4.7L V-8 (f) 4650
Durango 2WD 4.7L V-8 (g) 5950
Durango 2WD 5.9L V-8 (f) 5850
Durango 2WD 5.9L V-8 (g) 7550
Durango 4WD 4.7L V-8 (f) 4400
Durango 4WD 4.7L V-8 (g) 5700
Durango 4WD 5.9L V-8 (f) 5600
Durango 4WD 5.9L V-8 (g) 7300
(f) 3.55 axle ratio
(g) 3.92 axle ratio
2003 ratings were reduced from 2002 ratings partially based on Government regs. If the above works for your needs, the 2002 will meet or exceed those figures.
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From: Clackamas, OR
I have a 2002 with 4.7 V8 and 3.55 rear end.
I tow our 19' Reinell boat (approx 25' long on trailer) and 4200 lbs loaded with fuel and toys.
I tow up 6% mountain grades with no issues.
Tongue weight is approx 400lbs and the rear end barely drops.
I tow our 19' Reinell boat (approx 25' long on trailer) and 4200 lbs loaded with fuel and toys.
I tow up 6% mountain grades with no issues.
Tongue weight is approx 400lbs and the rear end barely drops.