Hey guys,
Is there anything I should know before I make a major purchase of a 30ft trailer to pull behind my Baby? Is it a good idea? Any tips or changes that I need to make to her first? Everything on her is factory, with exception of a new brake line & a few sensors I've had to replace. She has roughly 145000 miles on her. ♥ Thank you in advance.

 

Update: So I just read that I have to check with Dodge to get the tow ratings from them as to how much I can legally tow. From what I see, I may have to go smaller. hmm Not wanting to do that.

http://www.rv.net/SharedCode/towrati...t=&max_tlimit=

 

Have you have a tow package? Can you hook up electric brakes? It sounds like with the size trailer you want to tow you will need them.

 

Tow package also has dedicated transmission cooler. Towing that big is rough on the tranny.

 

It's not the size, it's the weight. Whats the proposed trailer weigh?

 

X2! What are you towing with a trailer that big?

 

True but 30' of trailer is very heavy weight dry...and I doubt she'll be pulling foam insulation. That type of length sounds like a camper or a few cars.

 

And if it is a 4.7, why does it have the V8 Magnum badge?

 

Not sure what you mean about a badge, but my engine says V8 4.7L. so... lol
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Yes, a camper is what I want to pull. But I read that around 6000-6500 gross weight is all I can pull legally. (or there about) So I have to look at smaller ones. Also asking because I know I'm not alone in pulling campers with a Durango. Hoping to get ideas as to the cost I will be facing.

Why pulling that much? A: Taking my life on the road for adventure. I'm not getting younger, and I have only left my home state a few times. lol

 

Looks like you have the exact same D-Rex as mine (2000, 4.7L V8 Magnum, 4x4, etc...). I've heard a couple of different figures, but I think ours can tow around 4500 lbs. 6000 sounds like an overload.