2004 Dodge Dakota Owner's Manual - Page 198
2004 Dodge Dakota Manual
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198 STARTING AND OPERATING 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. With a Class II Hitch, your vehicle can be equipped to tow trailers with a Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) of 3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg) maximum. Tongue weight must be equal to at least 10% of GTW, but no more that 15% of GTW. With a Class III Hitch, your vehicle can be equipped to tow trailers with a Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) of 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg) maximum. Tongue weight must be equal to at least 10% of GTW, but no more that 15% of GTW. With a Class IV Hitch, you can tow a trailer with a Gross Trailer Weight of up to 6,700 lbs. (3039 kg.) depending on your vehicle equipment. The Trailer Tow Package includes the platform hitch receiver, and a 7 lead wiring harness mounted on the hitch. Trailer sway control and equalizing hitch are required for tongue weights above 350 lbs. (159 kg). Trailer Towing-Hitches: With a Class I Hitch, your vehicle can be equipped to tow trailers with a Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) of 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) maximum. Vehicles equipped with a rear step bumper are rated for a Class I Hitch. NOTE: When towing a trailer, the following requirements must be adhered to: • GCWR must not be exceeded • Total weight must be distributed between the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the following four (4) ratings are not exceeded: 1. GVWR