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Dodge 2004 HB Durango User Manual

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Total weight must be distributed between the tow

vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
(4) ratings are not exceeded:

1. GVWR

2. GTW

3. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight.)

4. GAWR ratings

Trailer Towing Information (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings)

؆Trailer Towing Guide؆

NOTE:

For trailer towing information (maximum trailer

weight ratings) refer to the following website address:
http:// www.dodge.com/towing.

In Canada, refer to the following website address: http://
www.dodge.ca.

Trailer Towing Requirements

All Dodge Durango trucks are intended to tow trailers up
to 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) without added equipment or
alterations to standard equipment. Your vehicle may be
factory equipped for safe towing of trailers over 2,000 lbs.
(907 kg) with the trailer tow package.The electrical part of
this package includes an instruction sheet and wiring
pigtail for an aftermarket electric trailer brake controller.
These items are stored in the glove box.

If you regularly pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop and turn signals on the trailer are recommended for
motoring safety.

When the additional trailer lighting is connected to the
vehicle, the flasher does not provide an indication of

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