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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-04-2011, 11:18 PM
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Posted By inthepink
Good to know. Thanks. :)

Good to know. Thanks. :)
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-04-2011, 09:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
Les, why do you prefer to tow dual axle? Is it...

Les, why do you prefer to tow dual axle? Is it easier to tow?
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-04-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
Big Day tomorrow

Well, I have two Hi-Los to go and look at tomorrow. One is a friend of a friend's that was supposed to be an '89 21ft funlite but turns out is an '89 22ft Funchaser. That extra foot is about an...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-04-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
Rolff, Do you know what size axle you have?...

Rolff,

Do you know what size axle you have? I have the 3.55 axle and I compared our trucks on Dodge.com and if you have the 3.55 you have a slightly lower tow capacity than I have and if you...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-04-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
Thank you so much. Reassuring and helpful. I am...

Thank you so much. Reassuring and helpful. I am the researcher of the house and my husband will be the one setting it all up and driving so I will definitely make sure he reads this sound advice. :)
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-03-2011, 02:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
So, I called two different RV repair facilities. ...

So, I called two different RV repair facilities. I didn’t bother calling Dodge because the different in weight from their website vs the owner’s manual is only 150 lbs so I am not going to bother...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-03-2011, 02:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
That is very encouraging to hear. I am so glad...

That is very encouraging to hear. I am so glad that there is someone here with a Dakota to tell me about their experience. I think I will be fine with a 21ft Towlite. Now I just have to find one!...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-02-2011, 01:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
I have the factory installed tow pkg as well. ...

I have the factory installed tow pkg as well. That makes sense about it being the reason the owner's manual is different.

I tried calling two RV places today, didn't get anywhere. Will try...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-02-2011, 01:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
:eek:Ugh.... no more, no more... ;)

:eek:Ugh.... no more, no more... ;)
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-01-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
Post Thank you for the great advice, John. I got...

Thank you for the great advice, John. I got nowhere when I tried the Dodge dealer. I couldn't get a mechanic on the phone and could only speak with a service advisor. I am going to call an RV...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 11-01-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
That is encouraging. Thank you.:)

That is encouraging. Thank you.:)
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-29-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
Quad cab (4 door) and it is 2 wheel drive.

Quad cab (4 door) and it is 2 wheel drive.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-29-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
Arrow I just looked it up in the owner's manual. It...

I just looked it up in the owner's manual. It says 4900 lbs, so that is Lower than what it says on the Dodge website. :( I don't understand why/how it is different than the website when I had to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-29-2011, 05:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
That is the one that says 5300 lbs. When...

That is the one that says 5300 lbs.

When you say I have to know how the truck is set up, what info do I need? So far what I know is it is a 2002 Dodge Dakota SLT quad cab 2WD with a 4.7L v8...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-29-2011, 02:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
Thank you so much for all of the great...

Thank you so much for all of the great information, everyone!

Ok, on the tow limits, very confusing… I am getting different information everywhere I turn.


According to the dodge.com...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-25-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
Oh wow. I just did the math on towing 80-85% of...

Oh wow. I just did the math on towing 80-85% of 5050 lbs. That is only 3788-4040lbs. :( That is not much trailer.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-25-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
Thank you so much for the reply. We do hope to...

Thank you so much for the reply. We do hope to travel around farther from home so we'd better keep it under the 80-85%. Not to mention we have two young children and will have all of our bikes and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Tow Vehicles 10-25-2011, 01:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,137
Posted By inthepink
Question about max towing weight

Hello,
We are looking into buying our first trailer and we have a 2002 Dodge Dakota that we can tow a maximum trailer weight of 5050 pounds. My question is, I would assume you don't really want to...
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