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The purpose of this guide is to assist you in 

selecting the exact Dodge Truck you need  

for your particular application, and to help 

you make the best possible use of its  

capabilities.

Did you know that most Dodge Trucks are capable of 
towing trailers up to 907 kilograms (2000 pounds) 
without added equipment or alterations to standard 
equipment?

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 The first step in selecting the most 

appropriate vehicle for your requirements is to identify 
all the possible ways you’ll be using your truck:

•  Will your tow vehicle be used exclusively for 

towing, or double as a personal or family vehicle?

•  How far are you going to be towing? (Short 

distances place less demand on a tow vehicle 
than longer distances.)

•   How many passengers and what cargo will you be 

taking while towing?

•  Under what conditions will you be towing? 

Mountainous areas? Under extremely hot or 
cold temperatures? At high altitudes? The more 
extreme conditions you encounter while towing, 
the more important it is that your tow vehicle be 
optimized to those conditions.

•  Will you be towing in any off-road conditions, such 

as fields, boat launches or gravel roads? Will you 
park the rig in grass or on soft dirt? Heavy trailers 
are difficult to get moving with a rear-wheel-drive 
vehicle under some of these conditions. Will you 
be towing in winter weather? Is a two-wheel-drive 
vehicle adequate, or is a 4x4 required?

•  How often are you going to be towing? If towing 

is more than 20 percent of your planned vehicle 
use, the vehicle should be properly equipped 
for performance while towing; if less, the vehicle 
should still be adequately equipped for the  
towing job.

•  Do you plan to change your trailer during the life 

of the tow vehicle? If so, plan ahead and select 
a tow vehicle that will meet your future towing 
needs as well as your current ones.

The answers to these questions are most helpful 
in selecting the right model, engine, transmission, 
and axle ratio for optimal towing performance. 
However, this is only a guide; personal preference 
for “optimal” performance is an important factor  
as well. Also, refer to the worksheet on the last 
page for a more detailed guide in choosing the 
correct vehicle.

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Any trailer weighing more than 454 kilograms (1000 pounds) must have its 

own brakes.

Transmissions provide various gear ratios that allow 
for higher engine rpm relative to road speed. They 
also multiply the engine’s torque to provide the 
pulling power needed to reach cruising speeds. All 
Dodge Truck transmissions feature an overdrive top 
gear that reduces engine speed when cruising, for 
improved fuel economy.

A long break-in period is not required for the 
engine in your new vehicle. Towing a trailer is 
not recommended for the first 500 kilometres 
(300 miles) of your vehicle’s break-in period. 
Drive moderately during the first 500 kilometres 
(300 miles). After the initial 100 kilometres (60 
miles), speeds up to 80 or 90 km/h (50 or 55 mph) 
are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle 
acceleration, within the limits of local traffic laws, 
contributes to a good break-in. Avoid wide open 
throttle acceleration in low gear. Refer to your 
Owner’s Manual for additional information.