Hey Andy!
My '01 is only 750lbs heavier than my '92....V8 & CC are the big changes,
with the redesign thrown in.
Again, from the brochure:
"These numbers are based on an unloaded truck and a 150lb driver. Weight
allowance must always be reduced by the weight of optional equipment,
trailer hitch, passengers (other than driver), and cargo in truck. Maximum
tongue weight depends on the tow weight allowance and the payload.
Load-equalizing hitches are recommended for all trailers over 2,000lbs."
Sorry for leaving that out ;) Thanks Jason for the accurate data from the
'95 service manual! The V8 would be a better choice for the weight, if Mark
can find one in his price range. I'm going to have a 5,200lb trailer next
February so I had to get the V8 (That was the sales pitch to the Mrs. ;^P )
Seriously, her Exploder is just short of handling that weight, so I did need
the extra umph.
Let us know if you need anything else Mark!
Sean
'92 RC Sport 3.9L 5spd - 250,000mi!
'01 CC SLT+ 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD Mobil-1!
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/DnuuSncssJujU
-----Original Message-----
From: Andy Levy [mailto:andylevy@bigfoot.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2001 8:30 AM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: RE: TOAD Vehicle?
Don't forget the '95 is lighter than your '01. Not sure if the tow ratings
changed at all.
With the 3.55, a 4500 pound trailer is cutting it close (did you factor
driver
weight, tools, luggage into the equation?).
"Sevrence, Sean (S.J.)" wrote:
> Good Morning Mark!
>
> Welcome to the list!! You did not need to add that punch line to get a
> response ;^P
>
> My '01 ext cab (Club Cab is the Dodge lingo) weighs 3,997. The V6 should
be
> a touch lighter. Towing capacity on the V6 automatic is 4,800lbs with a
3.55
> axle ratio and 5,200lbs with a 3.92 axle ratio. The manual has 1,300lbs
and
> 1,200lbs less capacity respectively.
>
> This data is from the 2001 brochure subtracting my 4,000lbs truck from the
> GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
>
> Looks like you are safe regardless of the axle ratio, I hope you can find
> the 3.92 though....the V6 could use the extra help pulling that much up
> hills. I have been there with my '92.
>
> Sean
> '92 RC Sport 3.9L 5spd - 250,000mi!
> '01 CC SLT+ 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD Mobil-1!
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/DnuuSncssJujU
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: M Smith [mailto:gtv684@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2001 12:48 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: TOAD Vehicle?
>
> I'm new here (HI!) and I've got a quick question for the collective
wisdom
>
> on the digest.
>
> What weight can a Dakota tow? I'm looking at a 95 V6 ext cab and will use
it
>
> to tow a car on a flatbed trailer about twice a year, total weight about
> 4000-4500lbs. Am I crazy or what? I would like to get rid of my 81 GMC
full
> size truck but if the Dakota isn't up to the task.....
>
> Is that enough to bait a response?!
>
> Mark
>
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