Dodge Durango for towing

John Kissel · 07-19-2018, 12:46 AM

Anybody have any experiences towing with one? My wife just got a 2018 R/T, hemi, r.w.d., and all of the Mopar towing stuff. I have my equalizing hitchhead and 750lb. bars. Open trailer weighs 1970lbs.,and '67 Firebird weighs 3340lbs.Thanks, John Kissel K242

David Lee · 07-19-2018, 02:31 AM

what area are you going to be towing in?

340Cuda · 07-19-2018, 09:30 AM

What is tow rating on the Durango?

Steve Stasko · 07-19-2018, 01:37 PM

You should be okay with that setup. Make sure the trailer has electric brakes.

I had an '02 Durango 4x4, 4.7 with the factory towing package. It was rated to 6600 lbs. I towed my '65 Coronet street car across PA, and also from Central PA to North Carolina and back with that thing. Car weighs 3605 without me.

When I towed across PA, I used a U-Haul rental. Not a fun experience. The North Carolina trip, I used a steel deck open trailer with electric brakes. That trailer towed like a dream behind the Durango. The only things I wished I had were more power, and an equalizer setup...both of which you have.

John Kissel · 07-20-2018, 01:40 AM

Thanks, one and all. The pretty picture of an R/T towing a Challenger on the ad from Dodge says 7400 lbs, so @ 5310 or so I will be good. My trailer is a good friend of 28 years that has ridden up and down I-95 many times, Fla. to n.j. and goes straight, even in part of a hurricane. The only problem it has had was done to suspension bushings from the rotten roads in the okkupied republik of n.j..and all of that was changed. If the Dodge tows like my '95 F-150 does I will be thrilled..I don't know about long trips anymore as I am 70 and worry about stuff disappearing @ night when I have to stop, and the krazy/texting drivers around now.I have a few things I would do to the Ford that prevent it from wandering off in the night.Rotor and fuel pump relay in my pocket and a dummy coil wire helped me sleep.Thanks, john Kissel

joe huestis · 07-20-2018, 11:20 PM

I've been towing with my '11 Durango for past 7 seasons. Open trailer with masslive tool box mounted on front, towing my 3400 lb. stocker.
Don't even know sometimes what's behind you, tows like a dream, very stable with 5.7 Hemi. Full factory towing package.

John Kissel · 07-21-2018, 09:21 AM

Thankyou!! That's what I wanted to hear.When the "eco" setting is off, this thing has throttle responce like a well tuned Holley, which is a huge difference from our '06 Trailblazer SS wire flyer.I can't wait to get going again. John Kissel

07-19-2018, 12:46 AM	#1
John Kissel Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colt's Neck, n.j. Posts: 349 Likes: 767 Liked 232 Times in 94 Posts	Dodge Durango for towing Anybody have any experiences towing with one? My wife just got a 2018 R/T, hemi, r.w.d., and all of the Mopar towing stuff. I have my equalizing hitchhead and 750lb. bars. Open trailer weighs 1970lbs.,and '67 Firebird weighs 3340lbs.Thanks, John Kissel K242

07-19-2018, 02:31 AM	#2
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,094 Likes: 398 Liked 246 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Dodge Durango for towing what area are you going to be towing in?

07-19-2018, 09:30 AM	#3
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,567 Likes: 3,152 Liked 677 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Dodge Durango for towing What is tow rating on the Durango?

07-19-2018, 01:37 PM	#4
Steve Stasko Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 417 Likes: 5 Liked 228 Times in 120 Posts	Re: Dodge Durango for towing You should be okay with that setup. Make sure the trailer has electric brakes. I had an '02 Durango 4x4, 4.7 with the factory towing package. It was rated to 6600 lbs. I towed my '65 Coronet street car across PA, and also from Central PA to North Carolina and back with that thing. Car weighs 3605 without me. When I towed across PA, I used a U-Haul rental. Not a fun experience. The North Carolina trip, I used a steel deck open trailer with electric brakes. That trailer towed like a dream behind the Durango. The only things I wished I had were more power, and an equalizer setup...both of which you have.

07-20-2018, 01:40 AM	#5
John Kissel Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colt's Neck, n.j. Posts: 349 Likes: 767 Liked 232 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Dodge Durango for towing Thanks, one and all. The pretty picture of an R/T towing a Challenger on the ad from Dodge says 7400 lbs, so @ 5310 or so I will be good. My trailer is a good friend of 28 years that has ridden up and down I-95 many times, Fla. to n.j. and goes straight, even in part of a hurricane. The only problem it has had was done to suspension bushings from the rotten roads in the okkupied republik of n.j..and all of that was changed. If the Dodge tows like my '95 F-150 does I will be thrilled..I don't know about long trips anymore as I am 70 and worry about stuff disappearing @ night when I have to stop, and the krazy/texting drivers around now.I have a few things I would do to the Ford that prevent it from wandering off in the night.Rotor and fuel pump relay in my pocket and a dummy coil wire helped me sleep.Thanks, john Kissel

07-20-2018, 11:20 PM	#6
joe huestis Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Youngsville, N.C. Posts: 605 Likes: 258 Liked 371 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Dodge Durango for towing I've been towing with my '11 Durango for past 7 seasons. Open trailer with masslive tool box mounted on front, towing my 3400 lb. stocker. Don't even know sometimes what's behind you, tows like a dream, very stable with 5.7 Hemi. Full factory towing package. __________________ Joe Huestis "Annie's Song" Racing U/SA 2724 Youngsville, NC

07-21-2018, 09:21 AM	#7
John Kissel Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colt's Neck, n.j. Posts: 349 Likes: 767 Liked 232 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Dodge Durango for towing Thankyou!! That's what I wanted to hear.When the "eco" setting is off, this thing has throttle responce like a well tuned Holley, which is a huge difference from our '06 Trailblazer SS wire flyer.I can't wait to get going again. John Kissel

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