Compatibility of 2009 Dodge Journey to Pull U-Haul Rental Trailer
Question:
I have a 2009 Dodge Journey with a trailer hitch installed. Wondering what size Uhaul trailer I can safely tow for 140 mile trip.
asked by: Mark T
Expert Reply:
For your 2009 Dodge Journey, your max towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. If you use the smallest utility trailer 4x7 then the unloaded weight of the trailer is 630 lbs giving you a loading capacity of 370 lbs total. If you use the smallest enclosed cargo trailer of 4x8 you will be able to carry only 150 lbs because the empty weight is 850 lbs. You may be better off renting a vehicle equipped for towing or a van/truck for the entire load.
If you decide you want to utilize your vehicle, then if you have a 1-1/4 inch receiver, I recommend the Curt ball mount # C45521 along with # F-4 and # A-82 for a 2 inch ball compatible with their trailers.
If you have 2 inch receiver I recommend the Curt # C45036 which comes with the ball and pin.
If you don't have the wiring harness, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118474 which is a custom fit for your vehicle.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- CURT
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Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2" Ball - 2" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2-1/2" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- 2-1/2 Inch Long
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 2-1/2 Inch Span
- CURT
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Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- CURT
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