Class 2 is 3500#, class 3 is 5000#. Max tongue weight without a weight
distribution setup should be 10% of the trailer weight. The other thing to
consider is stopping everything. Check the brakes on the truck and if
possible have some type of brake on the trailer. I pull a 27' tent camper
that weighs close to 3000# when it's loaded up. Then alot of gear in the bed
of the truck. The camper has electric brakes and I lost them once. I got
home ok but it made for an interesting ride. We don't want to see a Dak like
the link to the Chebby and boat trailer that rolled down the hill.
Doug Fedeli
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Bower" <gwbower@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 9:54 AM
Subject: Re: DML: v6 dakota towing specs...
> If you get aclass 3 hitch it will be rated to tow 3000 lbs-300 lb 'tounge'
> weight'(downward weight where the hitch meets the hitch ball)
> A Class 4 will be rated at 5000lbs -500 lbs. Even if you get a class 4
hitch
> you will need a good trans cooler and as other have told you shift out of
> O/D. Don't expect to fly down the highway either. I'm sure terrain is a
> factor, but going 45 or 50 with that much weight would be doing good.
>
> 97- CC- 4x4- v6 - 3.92 gear- Accel Coil- BoschPlugs- 10x2 K&N Air
Filter
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: A. S. <adakota4x4@hotmail.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: October 13, 2000 9:22 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: v6 dakota towing specs...
>
>
> > I'd be careful. Not only is that a lot of weight on your dak (and it
> > doesn't help that it's lowered) but that's a long way to go. I think my
> > main concern would not be with the V6, but would be with the tranny.
> > Personally, I would not attempt it, but I've only towed up to 3500lb
with
> my
> > dak (bass boat and Ford 8N tractor), and these are short trips, 35 miles
> or
> > less.
> >
> >
> > >From: "Chuong Nguyen" <dester223@hotmail.com>
> > >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > >Subject: DML: v6 dakota towing specs...
> > >Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 05:47:55 GMT
> > >
> > >Okay, I have a REAL truck duty for the dakota this weekend. I will
need
> to
> > >haul about 5,000 pounds of stuff about 900 miles. My question is...
> > >
> > >"Will a lowered 97 dakota v6 automatic be able to do this feat?"
> > >
> > >It is dropped 2 up front and 2 in the rear (well, 4 inches, but the 2"
> > >blocks WILL go off) I have a roll pan so I am deciding to just remove
> it
> > >and install a regular hitch. I'd like to have bought a hidden hitch,
but
> > >time probably won't allow me to do so.
> > >
> > >My question is... Will the dakota be able to do this? It's ALL highway
> and
> > >I will be taking frequent stops in between. I have an overall 3.80
rear
> > >end
> > >due to a 3.55 diff and a 275-35-18" tire combo. I am deciding to put
the
> > >factory rims and tires on there so I don't use up the hella expensive
18"
> > >rubber. Please tell me I can haul 5,000 pounds in the "anemic"
> dakota....
> > >I also have a set of load stablizer bars for the leaf springs, so I was
> > >wondering if that'd help it too...
> > >
> > >As for a hitch, what is a good high quality hitch? I already have all
> the
> > >wiring and everything setup. Where is a good place to purchase one
the
> > >hitch tho? Probably gonna hit "chuck's trucks" in kansas tomorrow and
go
> > >along all the parts stores to see what they have but I don't know...
You
> > >experts on towing tell me! You can haul a big boat, huh? so why not
> > >about
> > >5,000 pounds in a u-haul type pull behind ordeal?
> > >-Dester
> >
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