Can 2009 Dodge Durango Tow 4400 lb Artic Fox Trailer
Question:
Will my 2009 Durango with 4.7 liter flex fuel motor and towing package safely handle a 1998 20ft Arctic Fox Trailer with dry weight of 4400 lbs?
asked by: John D
Expert Reply:
I did some research, checking the owners manual and online, and was unable to find specific mention of the towing capacity of the 2009 Durango with the 4.7L engine. I saw mention of a tow rating well above 6000 lbs, but there was not a good description of how the vehicle needed to be equipped to achieve this rating.
The good news is that you can easily determine the tow rating of your Durango by checking the sticker in the drivers side door jamb. You should see a listing for the GCWR, the gross combined weight rating (maximum allowable weight of vehicle + trailer. If you subtract the GVW (gross vehicle weight, which is the fully loaded weight of the vehicle) from the GCWR, the result will be the maximum trailer weight the vehicle can handle. Keep in mind that if the hitch being used has a lower rating, you'll need to abide by the capacity of whichever component of the towing system has the lowest capacity.
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