Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings); Trailer And Tongue Weight - Dodge Dart 2013 Owner's Manual

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470 STARTING AND OPERATING

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.

1.4L Turbo Engine

Trailer towing is not recommended.

Engine/Transmission

2.0L and 2.4L Auto/

Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.

NOTE: 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.

Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in

the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% 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

Frontal Area

22 sq ft (2.04 sq m)

Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.)

1,000 lbs (450 kg)

severely from side-to-side which will cause loss of con-

trol of vehicle and trailer. Failure to load trailers heavier

in front is the cause of many trailer collisions.

Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on

your bumper or trailer hitch.

Max. Tongue Wt. (See

150 lbs (50 kg)

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