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5.9L
Dodge Dakota
7/09/2001
01:00:38
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 Subject: Towing
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Hello Everyone,
I own a 99 Dodge dokata sport 5.9L reg. cab short bed.
I live in IL. I'm going to move to CA. I'm towing a 6 by 12 foot trailer. With a clas 3 hitch. the total wieght with trailer will be 4300 pounds. I will be driving 2055 miles. I was woundering if you think my truck will do fine in the rockys. Is this a good idea or no? Do you think i'll make it up the rockys? Please respound.
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Flash
Dodge Dakota
7/09/2001
16:58:21
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According to the books I have the R/T is rated at only a 2000 lbs trailer. My understanding is the the computer is setup for performance type driving and not for towing. Maybe someone else has a better explanation
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Flash
Dodge Dakota
7/09/2001
16:58:39
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According to the books I have the R/T is rated at only a 2000 lbs trailer. My understanding is the the computer is setup for performance type driving and not for towing. Maybe someone else has a better explanation
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lil red dak
Dodge Dakota
7/09/2001
19:06:28
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I towed a 2300# traler with a 2.8 chevythrough the rockies several times with no problem. took I 70 west from Denver real pretty country in there esp Glenwood canyon. The only problem I had was not enough potty stops for the kids.
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99DurangoV8
Dodge Dakota
7/09/2001
20:35:16
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Do you have the R/T? If not, no problem as long as you have a tranny cooler and lock out the O/D. (unless you have a 5speed). The hardest part will be coming down the western slope of the rockies (I'm a Colorado native, boy do I miss the Rockies) so ensure the trailer or your truck has a good trailer brake system.
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