There was an article in Truck Trends and the said Dodge runs the tests for
towing limits until something breaks. If you run the truck at the limit,
eventually something will break.
Doug Fedeli
Mike Klinke wrote:
> According to the 2K Dodge Towing guide that's about 200 lbs. over the
> maximum rated limit. Even at 4800 lbs. I'd have serious doubts about driving
> for any length of time at the maximum rating. I think you might be begging
> for trouble.
>
> Regards, Mike Klinke
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DC8COPWAL@aol.com <DC8COPWAL@aol.com>
> To: Dakota-Truck@buffnet.net <Dakota-Truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: Friday, December 08, 2000 7:32 PM
> Subject: DML: Towing
>
> >OK looking for some opinions, the wife is buying a 24' travel trailer that
> >will weigh about 5000lbs loaded. I will be pulling this with my 1999 CC
> >Dakota V-6 Auto 3.55 rears 4x2, am I pushing this truck or should I just
> >take my time and remember I am at the limit. any and all opions would be
> >appreciated. Thanks Dave C
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