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Old 11-18-2014, 03:29 PM
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my buddy has small 19 inch fishing boat, i got 4.7 durango 4WD with no tow package, i should have no problem towing it right due to boat size. also what does tow package come with other than long *** mirrors?
 
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what's the weight?
 
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A 19 incher I wouldn't worry either (lol).
A 19 footer will go around 3000-3300 with trailer I believe. Mine goes around 3350 with all the gear loaded.
All I did on my '02 4.7 Durango was add a the receiver and trailer wire kit. I had no issues towing except for the little mirrors. I planned to add a trans cooler but never got around to it as the Durango got totaled last year. I did keep the fluid changes up per the manual.


From my '02 brochure.
Engine 4.7, Axle Ratio 3.55/3.92
Gross Wt combined..... 9200/10500
Max Trailer Wt 4X2.... 4650/5950
.....................4X4 ....4400/5700




Trailer tow group for the '02 ................
CL 4 receiver
7 pin receptacle (mounted on receiver) and an additional 4 flat pig tail
large dual heated folding side mirrors
HD service group which consists of....
160 amp alternator
750 amp battery
maximum engine cooling (doesn't stipulate differences)
 

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Old 11-18-2014, 08:40 PM
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The tow package also had a transmission cooler and I believe came with the mechanical fan on the water pump as well as an electric fan on the radiator for the "maximum engine cooling".
 



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