Max weight for trailer

[chooks2]

I have a 2014 dodge durango that has a towing capacity of 6200 lbs. What would the max travel trailer weight that you would recommend with this vehicle. I will use a weight distribution hitch but probably not electric brakes. Any help would be appreciated

[APT]

Tow ratings are for all types of trailers. A Travel Trailer is probably the worst type for its weight as it is a big empty box. It takes a lot of power to pull it through the air at 60-65mph, which is why we all get 8-10mpg towing whether 4000 pounds or 10,000, V6 or V10. These trailers are also affected by cross winds more than say an open deck car hauler. Therefore, TTs tend to be more stable closer to 15% TW th

Most RVers comfort level for towing is under the manufacturer's tow ratings.

[goducks10]

Brakes are required on any trailer weighing over 3000lbs in PA.

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[Nomadac]

What would the max travel trailer weight that you would recommend- Maximum towing capacity of 6200 lbs. as recommended for your Durango by the Mfg. and electric brakes which are required in all states for trailers over 2,000 lbs.

[downtheroad]

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Weigh your Durango.......subtract that camp ready weight from Durango GVWR.
Actual weight of Durando subtracted from GVWR equals 'actual payload'

Then using trailer GVWR......15% for tongue weight.
Is that tongue weight same/more/less than 'actual payload'?

Same or less......good to go (marginal if same)
More....find different trailer

This AND brakes. They are required.
Don't use any "dry" weights and don't get hung up on towing capacity numbers...use PAYLOAD numbers.

[Old-Biscuit]

Weigh your Durango.......subtract that camp ready weight from Durango GVWR.
Actual weight of Durando subtracted from GVWR equals 'actual payload'

Then using trailer GVWR......15% for tongue weight.
Is that tongue weight same/more/less than 'actual payload'?

Same or less......good to go (marginal if same)
More....find different trailer

[chooks2]

Old-Biscuit wrote:
Towing capacity is a mfg. magical number derived by using base model with 150# driver and 20# cargo.

A real world tow vehicle with stuff, passengers, backpacks, items in consoles, in door pockets, under the seats, in bed of truck etc. will exceed GVWR, RAWR and/or rear tire load capacity long before reaching that magical tow rating.
(My truck has a tow rating of 16,250#....at 14K trailer I am at limits)

Go weigh your vehicle camp ready (you, passengers, all stuff etc.)
Subtract that camp ready weight from GVWR........how much do you have left?
How much for rear axle/rear tires?
Use 15% of trailer GVWR for tongue weight..got room to handle that weight?

Subtract camp ready weight from GCVWR (vehicle/trailer max weight)
How much do you have left? That would be starting point for trailer GVWR.


So let's say you start at 6200- 500 tongue weight- 1200 for (water, gas, passengers and gear) I would be at 4500 pounds left over. The trailer dry is 3336. Would that be right or do I still need to subtract the weight of the durango from that as well?


Then check for tongue weight.

[Old-Biscuit]

Towing capacity is a mfg. magical number derived by using base model with 150# driver and 20# cargo.

A real world tow vehicle with stuff, passengers, backpacks, items in consoles, in door pockets, under the seats, in bed of truck etc. will exceed GVWR, RAWR and/or rear tire load capacity long before reaching that magical tow rating.
(My truck has a tow rating of 16,250#....at 14K trailer I am at limits)

Go weigh your vehicle camp ready (you, passengers, all stuff etc.)
Subtract that camp ready weight from GVWR........how much do you have left?
How much for rear axle/rear tires?
Use 15% of trailer GVWR for tongue weight..got room to handle that weight?

Subtract camp ready weight from GCVWR (vehicle/trailer max weight)
How much do you have left? That would be starting point for trailer GVWR.
Then check for tongue weight.

[chooks2]

So after reading that I guess I would be ok with a 3336 dry weight trailer. Got a little nasty in there lol

[sch911]

Electric brakes are a show stopper. And absolutely required for any trailer over 2000#. Please plan on including those.

Check out this towing thread earlier today about a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee (the sibling to the Durango)