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Pat
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7/07/2004
09:11:38
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 Subject: 4.7 DQC 4x4 Towing
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I have a 01 Dakota Quad Cab Sport 4x4 with the towing package 355 rear.I am going to pull a 2000lb car trailer and a 4200lb car. Will this be okay? 1000 miles.
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Mac
Dodge Dakota
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7/08/2004
14:17:08
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You had better check again in the owners manual under quad cab 4x4. I have the same truck (with a 4.7) and it is rated at 4800lbs. The bigger engine was not much higher if I remember correctly. I have towed a bit over with my boat and trailer, but my trailer has surge brakes. I also have the awd option and that seems to be a plus as well. Remember that stopping is the real test. Good luck.
Mac
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Eric K.
Dodge Dakota
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7/08/2004
16:13:11
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I have an 01 2wd Quad Cab 4.7 Auto with 3.55 LSD, tow package with cooler, larger alt, and battery and it is rated at 4800. You can bring that up to 6200 with 3.92s. I pull my 2900lb boat and trailer all over the place no problems but I live in FL. I am thinking about getting 3.92s even in FL because of the city driving and on ramps. If it is and auto, your going to kill that truck if you try to pull 6200lbs with 3.55s and no cooler. If it's a manual,(you wont need a cooler)then be patient and make sure the brakes work on the trailer. Be safe and live longer. Good luck.
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Kowalski
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7/08/2004
16:20:00
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You shouldn't assume Pat doesn't have the tranny cooler; it came with the tow package...
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Eric K.
Dodge Dakota
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7/08/2004
17:08:26
| RE: 4.7 DQC 4x4 Towing
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Kowalski. If you don't have anything usefull to say about a post, don't post anything. Why waste our time with saying "You shouldn't assume Pat doesn't have the tranny cooler; it came with the tow package" Gimmi a break! Try and help someone and you get this #hit.
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jeremiah2360
Dodge Dakota
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7/08/2004
18:48:31
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Dodge states that you need to put in synthetic gear lube if you tow. They don`t come with synthetic even with the tow package.
03 qc 4.7 auto 4x4 34k
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Chris
Dodge Dakota
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7/08/2004
19:56:03
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I pulled my 99 firebird on a 16' solid deck open trailer from south carolina to central jersey with no problems. I would say about 5500lbs total. I also do alot of local towing.
I had the factory tow package / heavey duty cooling, 3.55s.
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cuckohio
Dodge Dakota
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7/08/2004
21:10:32
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2002 4x2 QC 4.7 Auto tow package 3:55s and I tow a 4000 lb travel trailer all over. No problem but you do need to try to keep it above 2000 rpm. It pulls great. Brakes are a must have though . Must states require them over 2000 lbs..
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dptdak
Dodge Dakota
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7/08/2004
22:38:23
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I have a 99 cc 4x4 with a 5.2 and 355's with out the tow package with an aftermarket trans cooler towing a 19 ft camper that unloaded weighs just under 3000lbs and prob a lot more after my wife loads up all the food and cloths.It does well up most hills but occasionally it seems to bog down.Im wondering if it just takes time for the comp to adjust.I would eventually like to change to a lower geared diff.
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RadioMan
Dodge Dakota
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7/09/2004
08:32:59
|  RE: 4.7 DQC 4x4 Towing
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I have the very same (even year) set up as
cuckohio. If you have the tow package, you have
a tranny cooler already installed from the
factory plus all the stuff that comes with the
factory tow package.
You'll also find a plug in the area above the
brake paddle. That is for a electric brake
controller you install for your trailor brakes.
If you bought the truck brand new, the second
half of that plug was/is in your glove box with
directions. If you don't have it, go to your
dealer and buy one.
Just remember, DON'T USE OVERDRIVE when pulling
your trailor! Change your tranny filters and
fluid at 30k tops. It's up to you if you want to
use synthetic gear lube or not.
Don't skimp on the hitch either. Go to a RV
dealership and buy what they offer including the
sway control bar. You'll wish you had it if you
ever loose control.
Good luck..
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chuckohio
Dodge Dakota
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7/09/2004
08:54:34
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thanks radioman !!! but my truck is completly set up been towing with it since I bought it. It came with everything and i installed a Tekoncha brake control. I specifically bought this truck to tow this trailer. my trailer is a 28' traillite bunkhouse with a slide out. dry weight 3859lbs loaded around 4100 lbs. tows like a dream. had 2 vans and niether towed nearly as well. I never tow in overdrive. headed out after work for a weekend with my wife and no kids. the whole camper to ourselves
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Kowalski
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7/09/2004
16:03:40
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Eric K. - you might take your own advice; your reply to my post was not useful in any way. You're just upset someone called you wrong, get over it. It may have been useful for Pat to know the tranny cooler is already on the truck.
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