Trailer Towing Weights; (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings); Trailer And Tongue Weight - Dodge 2008 Dakota Owner's Manual

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Weight Ratings)" for the website address that contains
the necessary information for your specific drivetrain.
Trailer Hitch Classification
Class
Class I - Light Duty
Class II - Medium Duty
Class III - Heavy Duty
Class IV - Extra Heavy
Duty
Fifth Wheel/Gooseneck
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on
your vehicle.
Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
2,000 lbs (907 kg)
3,500 lbs (1587 kg)
5,000 lbs (2268 kg)
10,000 lbs (4540 kg)
Greater than 10,000 lbs
(4540 kg)

Trailer Towing Weights

(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

NOTE: For additional trailer towing information (maxi-
mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website
addresses:
• http:// www.dodge.com/towing.
• http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada).

Trailer and Tongue Weight

Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (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 vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer accidents.