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Dan Fahey · 07-22-2018, 11:55 AM

Interesting topic...been studying this for about a year.

The Campolito’s tow their Caprice/SS with the Chevy SS Trailblazer.
See other Racers doing same with good feedback.

Durango is same class towing platform.
It has a very well designed unibody construction.
Making it a quiet ride with excellent handling for an suv.

Another great towing platform is the Colorado/Canyon.
Diesel at 7700 lb tow rating. V6 is rated at 7000#

My Caprice wagon is upgraded to tow my set up, guessing about 7000#.
Trailer is 17.5 foot featherlite weighs 1550#.
My car weighs 4150#, loaded tow weight 5800#.

Can make 70mph up the Appalachia Mountains going to Empire.
That torquey LT1 holds that speed at 3500 rpm.
But transmissions rebuilds have been numerous.
Get 11 mpg mountains, Hilly terrain 12, 14 on flat roads.

New Durango with base V6 is 6200# tow rated.
Hemi V8 rated at 7400# and SRT at 8900# and best in class!
Tahoe is rated at 8400#

The Durango and Diesel Canyon are very competitive platforms.
They are nimble, strong transmissions, better fuel mileage unloaded.
Wish GM would make a SUV version of the Colorado/Canyon.

The Durango vs Tahoe reviews.
Tahoe did well but Durango did much better overall.

GM just introduced a new 4 Cylinder twin turbo charged engine.
Makes 310hp with a super flat torque rating of 350ftlbs on regular gas.
Colorado/Canyon would be a perfect platform.

Choice a Truck or Family Vehicle like the Durango?

About time car makers started building robust mid sized trucks for towing.
Now waiting to see what Ford and Toyota come back with.

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07-22-2018, 11:55 AM	#9
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,114 Likes: 1,078 Liked 180 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Dodge Durango for towing Interesting topic...been studying this for about a year. The Campolito’s tow their Caprice/SS with the Chevy SS Trailblazer. See other Racers doing same with good feedback. Durango is same class towing platform. It has a very well designed unibody construction. Making it a quiet ride with excellent handling for an suv. Another great towing platform is the Colorado/Canyon. Diesel at 7700 lb tow rating. V6 is rated at 7000# My Caprice wagon is upgraded to tow my set up, guessing about 7000#. Trailer is 17.5 foot featherlite weighs 1550#. My car weighs 4150#, loaded tow weight 5800#. Can make 70mph up the Appalachia Mountains going to Empire. That torquey LT1 holds that speed at 3500 rpm. But transmissions rebuilds have been numerous. Get 11 mpg mountains, Hilly terrain 12, 14 on flat roads. New Durango with base V6 is 6200# tow rated. Hemi V8 rated at 7400# and SRT at 8900# and best in class! Tahoe is rated at 8400# The Durango and Diesel Canyon are very competitive platforms. They are nimble, strong transmissions, better fuel mileage unloaded. Wish GM would make a SUV version of the Colorado/Canyon. The Durango vs Tahoe reviews. Tahoe did well but Durango did much better overall. GM just introduced a new 4 Cylinder twin turbo charged engine. Makes 310hp with a super flat torque rating of 350ftlbs on regular gas. Colorado/Canyon would be a perfect platform. Choice a Truck or Family Vehicle like the Durango? About time car makers started building robust mid sized trucks for towing. Now waiting to see what Ford and Toyota come back with. D Last edited by Dan Fahey; 07-22-2018 at 12:08 PM.