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cline
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1/13/2005
11:52:34
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 Subject: V6 Towing
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I am in the market for a used truck and was wondering if a V6 Dakota is suitable for towing a 20 foot bass boat.
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Jeremy
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1/13/2005
12:09:27
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While a V8 will clearly do a better job, the V6 will also pull it fine.
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scott1981
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1/13/2005
12:26:44
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if you can find a dealership with any 04 models left you can buy it really really cheap and the new 3.7 L engine is worlds better than the old 3.9. eitherway i feel that my 6 can tow well, although i cant say ive truly had any real wieght behind it yet.
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Dan M
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1/13/2005
12:45:19
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I've towed 6x12 uhaul trailers before that weighed in the range of 4000lbs at speeds of 55-60 mph with no problem. be aware of hard breaking and the potential for some sucky gas milage. I get 10-12 mpg in my 95 CC 4x4 3.9 auto w/ aftermaket class III Hitch with that much weight. Make sure the brakes on your trailer are working optimally.
- Dan M
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93dak4x4
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1/13/2005
13:25:04
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i've pulled trailers with quads, boats, bikes..you name it and i have pulled it, it does quite well pulling and i manage to get about 16 mpg doing it, but beware that you will be running around 60mph w/o overdrive and turning about 2500 rpm.
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Rhino_rkw
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1/13/2005
18:32:22
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I have a 2004 Dak 3.7 5 speed. It pulls very well. I flat towed a 01 Chev 2500 at 65 to 70 miles an hour @ about 15 miles per gallon. In the real nasty up and down spots I got down to 60.
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vern
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1/13/2005
19:26:10
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dodge rates the 3.9 towing at 4900lb,
4.7 at 6100 and the 5.9 at 6300,
i don,t know 5.2 or 3.7
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