2008 SXT Caravan towing question?
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2008 SXT Caravan towing question?
Hello have an 08 SXT with a 3.8 and 6 spd tranny and we want to buy a tent trailer this spring.
Question is other than the factory Mopar hitch I had installed and the need to add the factory wiring harness what else is needed?
Transmission cooler? Rear air suspension?
The trailer is around 2000 lbs and has a 280 lb tongue weight.
Thanks
Randy
Question is other than the factory Mopar hitch I had installed and the need to add the factory wiring harness what else is needed?
Transmission cooler? Rear air suspension?
The trailer is around 2000 lbs and has a 280 lb tongue weight.
Thanks
Randy
Last edited by randyhub; 10-11-2010 at 11:14 PM.
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10-13-2010, 09:54 AM
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The Trailer Towing Weights Chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for a given drivetrain.
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/
Transaxle
GCWR
(Gross Combined
Wt. Rating)
Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
Max. Tongue
Wt.
3.3L, 3.8L and
4.0L / Automatic
Engine/
Transaxle
GCWR
(Gross Combined
Wt. Rating)
Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
Max. Tongue
Wt.
3.3L, 3.8L and
4.0L / Automatic
7,000 lbs (3 175 kg) 22 sq ft (2.0 sq m) Up to 2 persons & Luggage 1,800 lbs (816 kg) 180 lbs (82 kg)
7,000 lbs (3 175 kg) 22 sq ft (2.0 sq m) 3 to 5 persons & Luggage 1,350 lbs (612 kg) 135 lbs (61 kg)
7,000 lbs (3 175 kg) 22 sq ft (2.0 sq m) 6 to 7 persons & Luggage 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
7,000 lbs (3 175 kg) 22 sq ft (2.0 sq m) 3 to 5 persons & Luggage 1,350 lbs (612 kg) 135 lbs (61 kg)
7,000 lbs (3 175 kg) 22 sq ft (2.0 sq m) 6 to 7 persons & Luggage 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
3.8L and 4.0L
/Automatic
(with trailer
tow package)
/Automatic
(with trailer
tow package)
9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) Up to 2 persons & Luggage 3,800 lbs (1 723 kg)
1 380 lbs (172 kg)
9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3 to 5 persons & Luggage 3,350 lbs (1 519 kg)1 335 lbs (152 kg)
9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 6 to 7 persons & Luggage 3,000 lbs (1 360 kg)1 300 lbs (136 kg)
9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3 to 5 persons & Luggage 3,350 lbs (1 519 kg)1 335 lbs (152 kg)
9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 6 to 7 persons & Luggage 3,000 lbs (1 360 kg)1 300 lbs (136 kg)
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For vehicles equipped with Fold-in-Floor seating, the Gross Trailer Weight must be reduced by 100 lbs (45 kg). Refer to local
laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should
never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to the Tire–Safety Information Section
in this manual.never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to the Tire–Safety Information Section