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cmartin
Gen III
 
2/06/2001
11:48:50
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I have a 2000 Club Cab with the 4.7 and automatic.
I can figure out how much weight I can tow but can't find anywhere whether I need a hitch put on... I'm going to be moving a 15' fiberglass boat maybe twice this summer so I don't want to add a hitch if I don't have too.
So, does anyone know how much weight I can haul around on the bumper before I should look at adding a hitch? What kind of tongue weight it will take and weight I can safely pull/stop on it?
Any help would be appreciated!
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dak 2
Gen III
2/06/2001
13:43:29
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Your bumper can pull 1000# max anything more
you would need a hitch installed. A hitch would be a better idea anyway because then the tongue
could be level on yuor trailer.
Y2K DAK,CC,3.9L,5Spd, OS/2 keeps going & going & going
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cmartin
Gen III
2/06/2001
13:51:40
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Thanks, never thought about the height of the hitch!
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Walt_Felix
GenI
2/06/2001
13:53:18
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Usually the load ratings are stamped into the bumper somewere. I used to tow my 17' fiberglass powerboat with 125hp Mercury outboard on my RC Dakota's bumper. I wouldn't go any bigger on the back but if you are only towing a 15' boat, I don't think it would be a problem.
Walt Felix
88½ Dakota Sport 4x4
http://WWW.Walt-n-Ingrid.COM
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95DakotaV8
GenII
2/06/2001
19:39:14
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You need to research what the local laws are regarding towing. Also, I wouldn't exceed the stamped weight of the bumper either. Unless you know what your tongue weight is for your boat, don't assume anything. Find a scale or get the info from the boat/trailer manufacturer.
A hitch does not cost much and most of them will hide behind the bumper with only the receiver showing (that's the way my Draw-tite is). My hitch mounted to the frame and with a ball, mount and a Warn receiver shackle, only cost $230 installed. Not bad for the peace of mind and safety.
KJR
1995 Dakota Club Cab SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd, 3.90 rear end
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Marty
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2010
12:18:13
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Got my 95' Dakota 4x4 from a used vehicle dealers,already has the reese hitch,nice!
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wow
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2010
16:47:09
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and you respond to a 9 year old post to say that!
WELL GOOD FOR YOU!
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Marty
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2010
17:27:50
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You'all are FUNNY!!
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idiot detector
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2010
21:41:02
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want to see funny?
watch your wife life when you drop your pants!
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Marty
Dodge Dakota
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1/22/2010
08:00:49
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Huh??Dont get it.
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