DODGE TOWING CAPACITY
Select a vehicle below to learn about its towing capacity
  • Towing Checklist
  • Glossary
  • Trailer Weight Class
  • Axle Ratio
  • How to Calculate Weight
  • Terms & Conditions
Before you select a towing vehicle you need to determine the weight of the trailer being towed as well as the weight the vehicle will carry while towing. To make things easier and provide a good margin of safety, Dodge has created five classifications for trailer weights and hitches. Take a look at the breakdown of maximum weights for each class, typical trailer loads, and hitch requirements below.
  • 2,000-pound maximum
  • Folding camping trailers and trailers for small boats,motorcycles, and snowmobiles
  • Load-carrying (non-equalizing) hitch
  • 3,500-pound maximum
  • Single-axle, small to medium length (up to 18 feet) trailers
  • 5,000-pound maximum
  • Dual-axle or large single-axle trailers
  • Weight-distributing hitch not required, unless specified for a particular vehicle
  • 12,000-pound maximum
  • Largest travel trailers made for recreation
  • Weight-distributing hitch is required; as indicated by each weight classification, there are three types of hitches that are required
  • Over 12,000-pounds
  • Must be fifth-wheel or gooseneck
*MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title and registration fees. Starting at price refers to the base model, optional equipment not included. A more expensive model may be shown. Pricing and offers may change at any time without notification. To get full pricing details, see your dealer.
Financing and deferred monthly payments for well-qualified buyers when financed through Ally Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. Interest, if any, accrues from date of purchase. Lease offers are not eligible for deferred payments. Deferred monthly payment offer not available in DC. Only those Maine and Pennsylvania residents who finance at 0% APR are eligible for deferred monthly payments. Must take retail delivery by May 31, 2012.
 
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