I've got the 5.9 in my Durango (is it OK if I post here - Andy posts to
the DOC) and pulled a 4000 lb (dryweight) trailer with ease. This year I
move up to a 4600 lb unit.
When figuring tow weight, be sure to include all the extras (like
awning, A/C unit, microwave, etc., as well as food and clothing. Then
add in the weight you've put in the truck (family and gear), and you'll
find yourself tipping the scales at 5000+.
Don't mean to knock the 4.7, it's a great engine, but for towing, you
can't go wrong with the 5.9.
And... don't forget to get the HD/Trailer Tow Package and the 3.92 Axle.
Nielsen, Iver wrote:
> Hello everyone: After 8 great years, I'm selling my '93 Dakota Long Bed
> (link to ad below). My growing family means that I need an extended cab. I
> have LOVED the 318 but now that Daimler-Chrysler has discontinued it I am
> forced to deciede between the 4.7L with the 5-Speed or go for the Auto and
> the 5.9L. I tow a RV trailer that weighs about 4,000 lbs. I would appreciate
> any and all comments about these two engine - transmission combinations. I'm
> particularly interested in any insight as to how the new auto tranny handles
> towing.
>
> Iver
> Dakota4x4v8@hotmail.com
>
> http://www.dakota-truck.net/classifieds/classifieds.cgi?session_key=&session
> _key=&search_and_display_db_button=on&results_format=long&db_id=371&query=re
> trieval
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