i am interested in purchasing a travel trailer for my 05 dakota i have a laramie v8 fully loaded quad cab has the transmission cooling lines. dose any one here pull a trailer with their dakotas and if so how do they do. what travel trailers are recommended. and if you have pics post them too please thanks

 

They pretty much all have the cooling lines (at least, the V8s do, I assume the V6s do too).

Can't make any big recommendations, but anything under 7000 lbs total loaded weight should be fine. I think the factory rating with the tow package is 6800 lbs.

 

I've pulled 1k-6k behind my dak with many different trailers and configurations. The truck pulls 6k just as we'll as 4k, just give some more stopping time.

Also it's the wind resistance that'll get ya. If you go with a travel trailer, the worst part is the wind resistance. I recommend a low profile or popup trailer for aerodynamics.

Good luck!

 

Every auto has the trans cooling line but most just go into the radiator. Do you have an aux cooler in front of the radiator? If not, you need one before you start towing. Also I would highly suggest trailer brakes and controller.

 

What gears do you have? 3.92 I believe it'd be rated for somewhere near 6500-7000lbs, but if you have 3.55 you'll be rated around 5500lbs. Something to keep in mind. Just because you have the tow package doesn't mean you have the highest rating. Gears play a role as well.

 

Jay,

It is difficult to say with out the vehicle specifics, such as cab type, axle rations, etc. I would recommend you to checkout the link I posted below. It has lots of helpful towing information.

www.dodge.com/bodybuilder
click on •PREVIOUS BODY BUILDER’S GUIDE’S (2004 - 2012)

I hope this helps!

 

Well, it looks like your gears are the 3.92's, better for towing. Here is your build sheet.

Dodge Dakota (4x4) (Dakota LARAMIE/SPORT (US, Canada, BUX))

Vehicle equipped with: EVA 4.7L V8 MPI / DGE All 5-Speed Automatic Trans.
Built: August 25, 2004


Code Description
*LJ Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats
174S Zone 74-Denver
1AAS U.S. Dealer Retail
26J Customer Preferred Package 26J
2TJA Customer Preferred Package 2TJ
594S Vehicle Order Tracking
5I4S Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/(4X4)
5ZCS Price Class P
5ZGS 5 FT. Cargo Box
5ZKS Quad Cab
5ZZS ND-Vehicle Family
606S Colorado State Code
6USS Label - U.S. Specifications
906S Colorado State Code
A82P 4.7L Eng (EVA)/5Spd A/T 5-45Rfe(DGQ)
ADJP Heavy Duty Service Group
ADL Skid Plate Group
AFHS Interior Convenience Group
AGG Sport Group
AHC Trailer Tow Group
AJBS Security Group
AJKS Convenience Group
AJPS Power Convenience Group
APAS Monotone Paint
BAZS 136 Amp Alternator
BCQP 750 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BCSS Run Down Protection Battery
BGK 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
CABP Bucket Seats
CBFS Premium Door Trim Panel
CDLP Manual Driver Lumbar Adjust
CFNS Rear 60/40 Folding Seat
CG3S Advanced Multistage Front Air Bags**
CKES Front Seat Area Carpet
CLLS Luxury Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSWS Driver Assist Handle
CUCP Floor Console
CUNP Overhead Console
DGES All 5-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGQ 5-Spd Automatic 545RFE Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHV Elec,Shift-on-the-Fly,F/Time T/Case
DJDS 205MM Front Axle
DMH 3.92 Axle Ratio
DRAS Corporate 8.25 Rear Axle
DSA Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
EVA 4.7L V8 MPI Engine
GACS Tinted Glass Windows
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEGS Deep Tint Sunscreen Glass
GFD Rear Sliding Window
GNDS Driver Side Sun Visor
GNES Passenger Side Sun Visor w/Mirror
GNTS Rear View Auto Dim Mirror
GUNP Power 6X9 Multi-Func F/Away Mirrors
GXRP Keyless Entry
GXXP Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
HAAS Air Conditioning
I24S Route 24 - UP, Rolla, CO
-J3 Khaki
JA2S Instrument Cluster w/Tach
JAAS Instrument Panel
JCBS 120 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
JKWP 12V Center Console Power Outlet
JPBP Power Locks
JPDP Power Windows, Driver One-Touch
JPM Heated Front Seats
JPSS Power 6-Way Driver Seat
K4WP STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
K8WS BRIGHT WHITE CLEAR COAT - BODYSIDE
KRXS STRIPE/BADGE/MOLDING/COLOR
LACS Illuminated Entry
LAFS Key in Ign/Seat Belt Warning Buzzer
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LALS Low Washer Fluid Warning Signal
LAMS Door Ajar Warning Lamp
LBCS Glove Box Lamp
LHES Rear Dome w/On/Off Switch Lamp
LMBS Halogen Headlamps
LMGS Automatic Headlamps
LNJS Fog Lamps
LPES Cargo Lamp
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
LSAP Security Alarm
MBAP Painted Front Bumper
MBDP Argent Rear Bumper
MFDS Bright Grille
MGAS Ram's Head Badge
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MTES Laramie Badge
MUMS Dakota Badge
NAS 50 State Emissions
NBHP High Altitude Emissions Tracking
NBKS EVAP Control System
NBQP Federal Tier 2, Bin 10A Emissions
NFBS 22 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHBP Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
NHFP Power Steering Cooler
NHJP Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element
NHMP Speed Control
NMCP Heavy Duty Engine Cooling
NZDS Next Generation Engine Controller
PW7 Bright White Clear Coat
QW7S Bright White Clear Coat
RAQS AM/FM CD 6-Disc MP3 Radio
RC1S 6 Infinity Speakers
RD7P 276 Watt Amplifier
RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna
RDZS Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Ctrls
RSA Sirius Satellite Radio
SBAS Power Rack and Pinion Steering
SCGS Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDBS Heavy Duty Suspension
SFBS Front Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SGBS Rear Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
SHCS Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBBS Full Size Spare Tire
TBMS Tire Carrier Winch
TXX P265/65R17 OWL On/Off Road Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WF1P 17" Steel Spare Wheel
WGV 17X8.0 Aluminum Chrome Clad Wheels
X95P Call SIRIUS to Activate@888-539-7474
X97P 1-Year Service Provided by SIRIUS
XBPP T-Case/Frt Suspension Skid Plate
XBSS Pickup Box
XCAS Occupant Classification System
XDXS Scissor Type Jack
XEAP Tow Hooks
XEEP Fuel Tank Skid Plate Shield
XFHP Class IV Receiver Hitch
XFKP 7 Pin Wiring Harness
XGDP Universal Garage Door Opener
XSLS Brake/Park Interlock
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications
YGSA 3 Additional Gallons of Gas
Z5HS GVW Rating - 6010#
ZAUP Spring - Left Rear
ZCHP Spring - Left Front
ZNUP Spring - Right Rear
ZRGP Spring - Right Front

 

I towed a travel trailer with my 05 Dokota 3:92 V8 Mag, unit was 5K LBS it stugled on hills badly! I towed with a Toyota Tundra SR5 with V8 that towed awsome!

 

Your trailer towing capabilities should be on a sticker on one of the door pillars. It also appears that you have the aux trans cooler, which should sit in front of the rad (not the A/C condensor).