Contact Us Privacy Policy Site Map Home
New-Cars.com

      Car Reviews
      Truck Reviews
      SUV Reviews
      Hybrid Reviews
      Reviews by Make

   


      News Archive
      Car Buying Guide

      2005 Car Reviews
      2005 Truck Reviews
      2005 SUV Reviews
      2005 Reviews by Make

2005 Dodge Dakota - Trailer Towing

 Links
2005 Dodge Dakota

2004 Dodge Dakota - Review
2004 Dodge Dakota - Specs
2004 Dodge Dakota - Photos
2005 Dodge Dakota - Price Quote

Visit Dodge for more information on the Dodge Dakota.

Towing Specs - Regular Cab 2WD
Towing Specs - Regular Cab 4WD

Towing Specs - Club Cab 2WD
Towing Specs - Club Cab 4WD

Towing Specs - Quad Cab 2WD
Towing Specs - Quad Cab 4WD



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Trailer Towing (a) - Regular Cab 2WD
GVWR, lbs.(b) Engine and Transmission
Axle Ratio
GCWR, lbs.(c)
Maximun Trailer Weight lbs.(d)
5000 3.7L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.55
8800
4900
3.7L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.55
8800
4900
3.92
9200
5300
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
5600
3.92
10,500
6600
4.7L V-8 and five-speed automatic
3.55
9500
5500
3.92
10,500
6500
5900 3.7L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.55
8800
4850
3.7L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.92
9200
5300
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
5550
3.92
10,500
6550
4.7L V-8 and five-speed automatic
3.55
9500
5500
3.92
10,500
6500
(a) Tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of loaded trailer weight but must not cause vehicle to exceed GVWR or GAWR.
(b) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
(c) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable combined weight of loaded truck and trailer. It includes the weight of passengers,
cargo and fuel in the truck and cargo in the trailer.
(d) Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings include cargo and fluids in the trailer and 150 lbs. for the driver and must be decreased by the weight of optional
equipment, trailer hitch, cargo and passengers.

Trailer Towing (a) - Regular Cab 4WD
GVWR, lbs.(b) Engine and Transmission
Axle Ratio
GCWR, lbs.(c)
Maximun Trailer Weight lbs.(d)
5400 3.7L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.55
8800
4650
3.92
8000
3850
3.7L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.92
9200
5050
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
5300
3.92
10,500
6300
4.7L V-8 and five-speed automatic
3.55
9200
4950
3.92
10,500
6250
5900 3.7L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.55
8800
4650
3.92
8000
3850
3.7L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.92
8800
4600
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
5300
3.92
10,500
6300
4.7L V-8 and five-speed automatic
3.55
9200
4950
3.92
9200
4950
(a) Tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of loaded trailer weight but must not cause vehicle to exceed GVWR or GAWR.
(b) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
(c) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable combined weight of loaded truck and trailer. It includes the weight of passengers,
cargo and fuel in the truck and cargo in the trailer.
(d) Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings include cargo and fluids in the trailer and 150 lbs. for the driver and must be decreased by the weight of optional
equipment, trailer hitch, cargo and passengers.

Trailer Towing (a) - Club Cab® 2WD
GVWR, lbs.(b) Engine and Transmission
Axle Ratio
GCWR, lbs.(c)
Maximun Trailer Weight lbs.(d)
5350 3.7L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.55
8000
4000
3.7L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.55
8800
4800
3.92
9200
5200
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
5450
3.92
10,500
6450
4.7L V-8 and five-speed automatic
3.55
9200
5100
3.92
10,500
6400
6010 3.7L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.55
8000
4000
3.7L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.92
9200
5200
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
8800
4750
3.92
9200
5150
4.7L V-8 and five-speed automatic
3.55
8800
4650
3.92
9200
5050
(a) Tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of loaded trailer weight but must not cause vehicle to exceed GVWR or GAWR.
(b) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
(c) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable combined weight of loaded truck and trailer. It includes the weight of passengers,
cargo and fuel in the truck and cargo in the trailer.
(d) Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings include cargo and fluids in the trailer and 150 lbs. for the driver and must be decreased by the weight of optional
equipment, trailer hitch, cargo and passengers.

Trailer Towing (a) - Club Cab® 4WD
GVWR, lbs.(b) Engine and Transmission
Axle Ratio
GCWR, lbs.(c)
Maximun Trailer Weight lbs.(d)
6010 3.7L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.55
8000
3700
3.92
8800
4500
3.7L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.92
9200
4900
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
5100
3.92
10,500
6100
4.7L V-8 and five-speed automatic
3.55
9200
4750
3.92
10,500
6050
(a) Tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of loaded trailer weight but must not cause vehicle to exceed GVWR or GAWR.
(b) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
(c) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable combined weight of loaded truck and trailer. It includes the weight of passengers,
cargo and fuel in the truck and cargo in the trailer.
(d) Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings include cargo and fluids in the trailer and 150 lbs. for the driver and must be decreased by the weight of optional
equipment, trailer hitch, cargo and passengers.

Trailer Towing (a) - Quad Cab™ 2WD
GVWR, lbs.(b) Engine and Transmission
Axle Ratio
GCWR, lbs.(c)
Maximun Trailer Weight lbs.(d)
6010(e) 3.7L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.55
8000
3400
3.92
8800
4200
3.7L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.55
8800
4150
3.92
9200
4550
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
4850
3.92
10,500
5850
4.7L V-8 and five-speed automatic
3.55
9200
4450
3.92
10,500
5750
(a) Tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of loaded trailer weight but must not cause vehicle to exceed GVWR or GAWR.
(b) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
(c) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable combined weight of loaded truck and trailer. It includes the weight of passengers,
cargo and fuel in the truck and cargo in the trailer.
(d) Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings include cargo and fluids in the trailer and 150 lbs. for the driver and must be decreased by the weight of optional
equipment, trailer hitch, cargo and passengers.

Trailer Towing (a) - Quad Cab™ 4WD
GVWR, lbs.(b) Engine and Transmission
Axle Ratio
GCWR, lbs.(c)
Maximun Trailer Weight lbs.(d)
6010 3.7L V-6 and five-speed manual
3.55
8000
3400
3.92
8800
4200
3.7L V-6 and four-speed automatic
3.55
8800
4150
3.92
9200
4550
4.7L V-8 and five-speed manual
3.55
9500
4850
3.92
10,500
5850
4.7L V-8 and five-speed automatic
3.55
9200
4450
3.92
10,500
5750
(a) Tongue weight should be 10-15 percent of loaded trailer weight but must not cause vehicle to exceed GVWR or GAWR.
(b) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
(c) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) is the maximum allowable combined weight of loaded truck and trailer. It includes the weight of passengers,
cargo and fuel in the truck and cargo in the trailer.
(d) Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings include cargo and fluids in the trailer and 150 lbs. for the driver and must be decreased by the weight of optional
equipment, trailer hitch, cargo and passengers.