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almstsobur
Dodge Dakota
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5/15/2005
18:14:49
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 Subject: Towing & Vacation load
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Hey all, little input please. I have an 03 V6, 5-speed Dakota with about 13k miles on it. I'm planning a vacation soon and I'd like to take my double trailer of JetSki's one ski is 640LB, the other is 440LB, and the trailer is a full size aluminum trailer I guess ~ 300-400LB. I'd also like to load my motorcycle into the bed, its a 600+LB BMW K1200RS. I plan to go from sea level to about 5500FT of eleveation and go visit my brother in the moutains. It's a great area to ride and an awesome lake nearby.
Do you think I will have any isses towing all this at one time with thsi truck? Anything in partcular I should do to prepare. The truck is stock except for a magna flow mufler and a drop in K&N filter.
The elevation change is pretty steep I suspect %5 grades.
Is there and aftermarket "tow" chip" for this truck and if so will it really make in impact?
I appreciate your input. Thanks
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xmr
GenIII
5/16/2005
10:03:44
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It should handle it with no problem. Just keep the engine reved up and don't let it lug down.
Before you leave check your cooling system and brakes. then just enjoy a nice trip.
'98 cc auto /Home brew cold air with K&N,Dynomax, Superchip Tuner, 1.7 RR,, F&B tb. NAPA cap and rotor, 3923 plugs,tps mod,relocated & switchable iat, 180 t'stat, Crankshaft sensor mod.,PVI,Ported and Polished manifold, bosch injectors,Black Magic Elec Fan, msd wiires
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tc
Dodge Dakota
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5/17/2005
00:42:17
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You should not have a problem towing. If you are curious, you can look up your exact towing limit in your manual or look it up at www.trailerlife.com regardless, you will be towing around 2500lbs - which is no reason for concern. Have fun!!!
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tctruckguy
Dodge Dakota
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5/20/2005
01:29:57
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i tow a similar load with my 96 most weekends, not to the mountains, but up and down alot of hills. I haven't had any problems, should be good to go. Have fun
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