Towing Capacity Question
Please forgive as I am a complete newbie to all of this. I have a 2018 Dodge Durango SRT with a towing capacity of 8700 lbs. We are looking at a camper that is 5,900 lbs dry weight. Obviously tha...
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Ok, 90% of the replies here don’t even really understand what vehicle the OP actually has.
It has pluses and minuses for the application the OP is considering.
That vehicle will handle a 7000lb trailer pretty well and have power and brakes for days.
However that vehicle is NOT made to handle a 7000lb trailer per se.
Aside from taking a $60k hot rod suv and beating on it with a big trailer attached, most notably I believe you’ll tear up the rear Bilstein ADS suspension by bouncing a big trailer off the back of the rig. It’s a sports car suspension not a truck suspension.
That said, properly setup it should tow well. I’m just very skeptical about the application vs the type of suspension. Have owned 2 different SRT8s and understand their systems pretty well.
Be prepared for increased wear and tear if it works is my only advice.
It has pluses and minuses for the application the OP is considering.
That vehicle will handle a 7000lb trailer pretty well and have power and brakes for days.
However that vehicle is NOT made to handle a 7000lb trailer per se.
Aside from taking a $60k hot rod suv and beating on it with a big trailer attached, most notably I believe you’ll tear up the rear Bilstein ADS suspension by bouncing a big trailer off the back of the rig. It’s a sports car suspension not a truck suspension.
That said, properly setup it should tow well. I’m just very skeptical about the application vs the type of suspension. Have owned 2 different SRT8s and understand their systems pretty well.
Be prepared for increased wear and tear if it works is my only advice.
