I have 2007 Dodge Dakota which is manual 3.7 v6. We are thinking about getting a camper trailer, and I can’t find out how to get my tow Capacity. Every place gives you different numbers. Even asked a friend that works at the Dodge dealership who said it was hard to find. The camper we are wanting to buy weights in at 3100 lbs. not counting whatever we add to camper in clothes, food, etc. where can we look on truck to find this number of what we can safely tow? Where do I find my axle gear ratio? Is there a web site or anything that can give me a definitive answer. Would I be safe to tow this camper? Any help is appreciated. Thanks

 

You've asked a couple of questions...

Axle gear ratio (and more)...get a build sheet (you'll need your VIN): https://fcacommunity.force.com/RAM/s/equipment-listing

Towing capacity: http://www.rambodybuilder.com/ (site works best in Internet Explorer) ...follow the links to your model year, model, and trims
Note: towing and hauling capacities don't factor in passengers, options (skid plates, toolboxes, bed covers, etc); you'll have to subtract the weight of those from your towing and hauling capacity.

With only a V6, the trailer you're considering is probably overweight without adding your family as passengers, depending on the axle ratio. Even if you have the higher ratio, you'd probably be close to maxing it out. Safety will depend on the roads you're traveling (hilly, windy, twisty, etc). I would suggest looking for a smaller camper.

 

2wd or 4wd?
What model, ST, SLT?
Are you using a Class IV hitch?

Use this chart for your towing weights.

 

We have a 2 wheel drive. Class 3 hitch. Manual 6 speed. V6. King cab/extended cab/6 foot bed. We want to get the Geo Pro/E Pro travel trailer fd19 which is about 3100 lbs. Hitch we got is rated for 5000 that we put on.

Thanks.

 

Trim level (ST, SLT)? Gear ratio?

If you have a ST with 3.21 gear ratio, the trailer exceeds your truck's towing capacity. A ST with 3.55 axle ratio can barely pull the trailer without any passengers. Same with a SLT.

Assuming this trailer is what you're considering: https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/trave...ro/G19FD/3574; the GVWR of the trailer is 3890 lbs (UVW + CCC).

Still recommend a smaller trailer.

 

You have 3.21 gears, and are at the limit with the trailer alone. You may be in for some dangerous motoring.

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We have a nissan frontier that could pull it, but it needs a transmission, and can't seem to find one close to us. They cost quite a bit, and to get, and I'm not exactly handy at removing and installing one. Guess I need to figure it out. maybe I can get one at a u pull it.