RE: Bumper towing

From: Woodruff, Jason P (jason.p.woodruff@boeing.com)
Date: Fri Mar 19 2004 - 17:18:04 EST


Thanks guys. So I should be okay tugging my <1800lb Geo. I'll check for #'s on the bumper.

Is there anything special about flat towing (four wheels on the ground)? I guess I need a tow bar and a ball on the bumper, then just some light connections.

Jay W
505/287 Dakota

>I believe the Dakotas are 2,000lb trailer weight, 200lb tongue
>weight and the Rams are 5,000lb trailer weight with 500lb tongue
>weight. It is usually stamped right into the bumper, in the general
>vicinity of the ball mount.
-----Original Message-----
> From: Woodruff, Jason P
> Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 9:09 AM
> To: 'DML (E-mail)'
> Subject: Bumper towing
>
> I've heard a number before, does anyone know the weight rating when towing with a ball hitch attached to the bumper?
>
> Jay W
> 505/287 Dakota
>



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