2010 Dodge Nitro User Guide - Page 38

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) UTILITY Frontal Area Max GTW (Gross Trailer Wt) Tongue Wt. (See Note) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds. NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Engine/Transmission 3.7L/Automatic 3.7L/Automatic 4.0L/Automatic 4.0L/Automatic Model 4x2 4x4 4x2 4x4 When Towing Trailers With Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Between 3,500 Lbs (1 588 kg) And 5,000 Lbs (2 268 kg) The following chart provides maximum trailer weight ratings towable for the following engine/transmission combinations, ONLY if using a weight distributing hitch. Max GTW (Gross Trailer Wt) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) Tongue Wt. (See Note) 500 lbs (227 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg) 36 Model 4x2 Frontal Area 64 sq ft (5.94 sq m) 4x4 64 sq ft (5.94 sq m) 4x2 64 sq ft (5.94 sq m) Engine/Transmission 3.7L/Automatic w/Trailer Tow Package 3.7L/Automatic w/Trailer Tow Package 4.0L/Automatic w/Trailer Tow Package 4.0L/Automatic w/Trailer Tow Package 4x4 64 sq ft (5.94 sq m) Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds. NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.