jtludwig wrote:
Hi Everyone!
I have a 2014 Dodge Durango AWD, with the V-8 Hemi (365 horsepower) and towing package (7200 lb towing capacity).
I've been looking at different travel trailers, ranging all the way up to a Passport 2650BH, which has a dry weight of 4890 lbs. I realize that dry weight is 4890 lbs (according to yellow sticker), so loaded weight is more likely to be in the 6000lb range. Also..it lists a tongue weight of 540 lbs...is this with batteries and propane tanks, or is it an "empty weight".
Am I asking for trouble with this combination, either from a weight perspective or a trailer length perspective (due to Durango's wheelbase)?
If so, what are more reasonable trailer sizes? I'm looking for a bunkhouse style trailer.
Any good suggestions for hitches? I have an old Eaz Lift Elite laying around with 600 lb bars, but I'm not thrilled with it. The Equalizer hitches look interesting...I've seen the #10000lb Equalizer hitch on Ebay for less than $200 bucks.
Thanks everyone!
Thanks for the feedback everyone. We are also investigating the Lance 2185, which is smaller and lighter..it takes some of the pressure off of the weight limits from kids, dogs, bikes, etc.
