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Steve f.
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1/25/2001
00:28:31
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 Subject: 1998 Dakota towing performance
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I am interested in knowing the maximum towing weight for a 3.9 Liter Extended Cab Dakota.
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Bernd
GenIII
1/25/2001
11:51:52
| RE: 1998 Dakota towing performance
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I believe it's around 5000lbs...but that would also depend on rear-end gearing and manual or automatic trans.
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
Supercharged w/Nitrous
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95DakotaV8
GenII
1/27/2001
08:15:19
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I think it is 3950 for the V6. Regardless, I would not tow 5000 lbs without electronic trailer brakes. Once you start towing something equivalent (or more in this case) to the weight of the tow vehicle. it gets hairy. Need to look at the local laws and understand what GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating), GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) mean.
I towed a 16', 2200lb camper trailer last May, it did not have any trailer brakes (not even the piston on the tongue like Uhaul has). If would have toasted the brakes if I had an auto. Had to allow extra space behind vehicles, etc. NO SUDDEN stops.
Going will not be a problem, stopping will. Uhaul has a book that will have good safe maximum towing weights for your vehicle. Their rule is the tow vehicle needs to be 1000 lbs heavier than the load being towed.
KJR
1995 Dakota Club Cab SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd, 3.90 rear end
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btt
Dodge Dakota
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1/20/2003
23:39:31
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