Re: Fw: 2000 tow package worth the money?

From: fdedip@whale-mail.com
Date: Thu Nov 11 1999 - 01:03:20 EST


Well, I don't know about the dog... ;)
You should be able to. Take the trailer to a truck scale and weigh it. Check the Dodge website for your towing capacity. 2wd will have a slightly higher capacity due to lower weight.
If you go to http://www.dodgeadventurer.com you can get a free guide to trailering. It is aimed towards boat trailering, but has some useful tips for towing in general.
Flip
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From: "Richard Jacewitz" <rjacew@webzone.net>
Sent: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 22:49:13 -0600
To: "Dakota Net" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Subject: Fw: DML: 2000 tow package worth the money?

I also have a 99 5.2 auto CC, but 2 wheel drive.
Do you think it would handle an 18' travel trailer, wife and small
dog? Should I keep the water and such to a minimum?
Thanks.
Richard in T-town, OK

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 From: Sam Parthemer <rtdkota@yahoo.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 1999 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: DML: 2000 tow package worth the money?

>
> It adds the class IV hitch, and the wiring plug (7
> pin-- prewired for a electric brake controller-- which
> made for a way easy install for me recently).  My
> wife's '99 5.2L 4x4 auto w/3.55 gears is 5500# towing
> capacity.  3.92 nets around 700# more.  I would rather
> have the 3.55, because you can tow in Drive @ 65 mph
> easily...whereas with the 3.92, 55-60 is MAX towing
> speed in Drive (forget about OD-- same with 3.55).
>
> 5 speed should be a little higher, if not the same as
> the auto.  
>
> Hope this helps (though, not 4.7L info)
>
> Sam '00 RT, '99 Sport 4x4
>

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