Trailer And Tongue Weight - Dodge Durango 2014 Owner's Manual

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506 STARTING AND OPERATING

• The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part

of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and

should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire

and Loading Information placard. Refer to "Tire Safety

Information" in "Starting and Operating" for further

information. The addition of passengers and cargo

may require reducing trailer tongue load and Gross

Trailer Weight (GTW). Redistributing cargo (to the

trailer) may be necessary to avoid exceeding Rear Gross

Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 3,900 lbs (1 769 kg).

• Vehicles not factory equipped with trailer tow package

are limited to 3,500 lbs (350 lbs tongue weight).

Trailer And Tongue Weight

Always load a trailer with 60% of the weight in the front

of the trailer. This places 10% of the GTW on the tow

hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or

heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely

side to side which will cause loss of control of the vehicle

and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the

cause of many trailer collisions. Never exceed the maxi-

mum tongue weight stamped on your trailer hitch.

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