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DakotaDad
Apr 28, 2016Explorer
If you don't have a specific Durango in mind, you'll want to check the yellow sticker in the driver side door frame on a few of them on dealer lots, and get some accurate payload numbers before you run your calculations.
For reference, we have a 2015 Durango Limited that serves as our family truckster (not used for towing). The yellow payload sticker indicates we have 1200lbs of payload available, and ours only has the 3.6L engine, which I assume is lighter than the 5.7L motor.
Also remember, the weight of passengers comes off that available payload too, not just cargo and hitch weight. And kids do tend to grow...
For reference, we have a 2015 Durango Limited that serves as our family truckster (not used for towing). The yellow payload sticker indicates we have 1200lbs of payload available, and ours only has the 3.6L engine, which I assume is lighter than the 5.7L motor.
Also remember, the weight of passengers comes off that available payload too, not just cargo and hitch weight. And kids do tend to grow...
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