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!

When I bough that same type trailer I was driving a 2004 Ford F-150 w/towing package (9000 lb towing capacity)iircI never had any issues and I live on the East Coast driving in the mountains. Again I'm not the most educated on this but a tounge weight of 540lbs + truck cargo + family weight = PayloadThat is the number you shouldn't exceed and quick look up shows your payload is 1330.1330 - 540 = 790Thats 790 lbs for your family, dogs and whatevere else you pack in your Durango.

You'll need to watch your payload capacity on the Durango as I bet the tongue weight ends up to be about 750 lbs. with everything loaded and equipped on the trailer.

Verify receiver TW rating as well as payload as equipped. There is a sticker on the receiver itself and a sticker for as equipped payload on the driver's door or door jam. The receiver should handle at least 720 pounds, maybe 800 for that TT. The payload needs to cover the 750-ish pounds loaded TW as well as weight of your family when traveling. I expect it to be close on both, but good enough.

Investigate the air suspension (if you have it).

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.

2014 Dodge Durango w/Hemi (365 HP) and Passport 2650BH?

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Dottie5
Explorer
Apr 15, 2014
We have a 2014 Dodge Durango AWD V8Hemi and tow a Keystone 28bh. Dh researched it extensively and with that TT we were well within our tongue weight and towing capacity. We did by an anti-sway bar and weight distribution hitch. We towed it back from Oklahoma where we bought it and if you know anything about Oklahoma and wind - well we got a good idea of how it tows in 35mph cross winds. I little bumpy but never felt unsafe of as if we were going to lose it. When the winds died down, it towed straight as an arrow.

We'll be taking it out in May to Moab through the Colorado mtn passes. So that should be another test.
APT
Explorer
Apr 14, 2014
Air bags/air suspension at best complicate WDH adjustment. I can't think of any reason why a half ton or smaller SUV would need it.
cdar
Explorer
Apr 14, 2014
I think the Lance 2185 would be a better pairing with the Durango. Air suspension or after market air bags will help the ride.

Some will chime in though about the D's unibody construction suitable for towing using a WDH.
Turbo_Diesel_Du
Explorer
Apr 14, 2014
It's my understanding that each trailer is weighed coming off the line with all amenities installed ie: AC/stove/fridge/gas tanks (empty) etc. and such weight is printed and goes on a yellow capacity sticker. The older ones were just the trailer and no extras. JMHO
jtludwig
Explorer
Apr 14, 2014
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.
boosTT
Explorer
Apr 14, 2014
Investigate the air suspension (if you have it).
APT
Explorer
Apr 14, 2014
Verify receiver TW rating as well as payload as equipped. There is a sticker on the receiver itself and a sticker for as equipped payload on the driver's door or door jam. The receiver should handle at least 720 pounds, maybe 800 for that TT. The payload needs to cover the 750-ish pounds loaded TW as well as weight of your family when traveling. I expect it to be close on both, but good enough.
westend
Explorer
Apr 14, 2014
You'll need to watch your payload capacity on the Durango as I bet the tongue weight ends up to be about 750 lbs. with everything loaded and equipped on the trailer.
uscgcolletti
Explorer
Apr 14, 2014
When I bough that same type trailer I was driving a 2004 Ford F-150 w/towing package (9000 lb towing capacity)iirc
I never had any issues and I live on the East Coast driving in the mountains.
Again I'm not the most educated on this but a tounge weight of
540lbs + truck cargo + family weight = Payload
That is the number you shouldn't exceed and quick look up shows your payload is 1330.
1330 - 540 = 790
Thats 790 lbs for your family, dogs and whatevere else you pack in your Durango.

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