First time tower - multiple questions
Good afternoon. I have read many posts regarding towing and am looking for some additional help. Sorry for the dissertation… First – context: Vehicle and weights: - 2015 Durango, Citadel, V8 Hemi...
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Slowmover - thank you for all the info. It will take me some time to work through and digest it all. A couple quick notes though...
1) I am not interested in maxing anything and I never believe adverting numbers
2) My Durango first and foremost is a family hauler
3) The Durango lists the GAWR Front: 3200lbs and GAWR Rear: 3900lbs
4) You mentioned Steer and Drive axle which I'm not sure I can differentiate the drive axle completely as mine is AWD (Steering is obviously the front axle). That said it is rear biased.
5) I did use CAT scales to ensure I got an accurate number, but I did not get weights for the front axle and rear axle (i.e. I was on a single plate on the scale).
6) The window sticker says "Rear Load Leveling Suspension" but I have no idea how effective it is...I'm not particularly interested in adding spring capacity.
7) I have Pirelli Scorpion Strada tires - 10 months old, 9,500 miles on them
8) You mention trailer braking, I installed my Teckonsha P3 yesterday in prep for our long weekend trip coming up (trial before the long one in a couple months)
9) We are renting for this coming trip and had planned on renting for the long trip, but may consider buying since the rental would be about 1/6 the cost of buying a decent used TT.
Thank you again!
1) I am not interested in maxing anything and I never believe adverting numbers
2) My Durango first and foremost is a family hauler
3) The Durango lists the GAWR Front: 3200lbs and GAWR Rear: 3900lbs
4) You mentioned Steer and Drive axle which I'm not sure I can differentiate the drive axle completely as mine is AWD (Steering is obviously the front axle). That said it is rear biased.
5) I did use CAT scales to ensure I got an accurate number, but I did not get weights for the front axle and rear axle (i.e. I was on a single plate on the scale).
6) The window sticker says "Rear Load Leveling Suspension" but I have no idea how effective it is...I'm not particularly interested in adding spring capacity.
7) I have Pirelli Scorpion Strada tires - 10 months old, 9,500 miles on them
8) You mention trailer braking, I installed my Teckonsha P3 yesterday in prep for our long weekend trip coming up (trial before the long one in a couple months)
9) We are renting for this coming trip and had planned on renting for the long trip, but may consider buying since the rental would be about 1/6 the cost of buying a decent used TT.
Thank you again!
