Don't do it!!! You're gonna bend the bumper!!
I know I did it. (stupid ass!!)
Apparently from the takeoff, the bumper moves (with the truck) But that damn
trailer likes to stay put!!! :-) I was pulling my 2300 lb boat and I
Immediately bought a receiver hitch. I'm selling it so if you want it, it's
yours!! :) (have to get a hidden hitch). Take it for what it's worth.
----- Original Message -----
From: Chad Clifton <mcc@negia.net>
To: Dakota List <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 11:04 PM
Subject: DML: I need to tow a car.
> I need to tow a Nissan 280ZX about 30 miles and was thinking of using
> one of those tow dolly's that you can get at U-Haul. I have a '95 Dak
> Extended Cab V6 5speed and will have to tow from the bumper. First of
> all, will they rent it to me? I know the truck will pull the car with no
> problems, but with Dakota's only being rated at 2000lbs from the bumper,
> I don't know if they'll let me have it.
>
> Second, would it be safe to do so? The car can't weigh more than
> 2500lbs.. Atleast I don't think so... So I should be okay, right?
>
> Anything else to add? I build energized fences in my spare time and
> worked on a farm for 2 years, so I've pulled a million trailers, all
> different sizes, shapes and weights, but never with my Dakota. Always
> with a '93 RAM LE 3500 Cummins Turbo Diesel.
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