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Dr_Chenny
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Jun 13, 2013

Dinghy Towing 5200lb Durango with Winnebago 37' 454 Engine

I am new to the RV world. I purchased a 2000 Winnebago Adveturer 37G with V-10 454. I would like to know if it can dinghy pull a 2005 Dodge Durange 4x4 Hemi with a CURB weight of 5200lbs. Will it b...
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mowermech
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Jun 13, 2013
Just my opinion, NOT a recommendation nor an "OK, go ahead and do it":
Yes, I think you CAN tow it. You won't set any acceleration or speed records, and you may not be able to use overdrive very often, and you will have to inspect your entire hitch assembly often for bends and/or cracks and or loose/stretched bolts, but it can be done.
Would I do it, if it were MY rig? Probably. SHOULD you (or anybody else) do it?
That isn't my decision to make.
Good luck.

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