2005 Dodge Dakota Owner Manual - Page 260
2005 Dodge Dakota Manual
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260 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 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 Dakota 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.