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

[jtludwig]

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!

[jtludwig]

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]

Investigate the air suspension (if you have it).

[APT]

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]

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]

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.