Towing Ratings For 2003 Dodge Trucks, Vans & Cars

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**Index of all vehicle towing guides from 1999 to 2011

Towing Ratings For 2003 Dodge Trucks, Vans & Cars
with Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels and Gooseneck Hitches

Vehicle Engine Tow Limit (lbs.), Options Required Note: Equipment options designated by the letters are listed at the bottom
Vehicle, Engine, Tow Limit (lbs.), Options Dodge Caravan 3.3L, 3.8L V-6 3800 j Dodge Caravan (AWD) 3.8L V-6 3,500 Town & Country 3.3L, 3.8L V-6 3,800 j Town & Country (AWD) 3.8L V-6 3,500 Voyager 3.3L V-6 2000 Dakota Dakota 3.9L V-6 3,650 a,e Dakota 3.9L V-6 3,550 a,e* Dakota 3.9L V-6 4,150 a,f Dakota 3.9L V-6 4,050 a,f* Dakota 3.9L V-6 4,950 d,f Dakota 3.9L V-6 5,350 d,h Dakota 4.7L V-8 5,300 a,f Dakota 4.7L V-8 5,600 a,f* Dakota 4.7L V-8 6,300 a,h Dakota 4.7L V-8 6,600 a,h* Dakota 4.7L V-8 5,300 d,f Dakota 4.7L V-8 6,600 d,h Dakota 4.7L V-8 6,300 d,h* Denotes 5,900-lb gvwr rating. All other ratings are for 5,000-lb gvwr models. Dakota 4WD 3.9L V-6 3,950 a,f Dakota 4WD 3.9L V-6 3,850 a,f Dakota 4WD 3.9L V-6 4,750 a,h Dakota 4WD 3.9L V-6 4,650 a,h* Dakota 4WD 3.9L V-6 5,100 d,h Dakota 4WD 3.9L V-6 5,050 d,h* Dakota 4WD 4.7L V-8 5,400 a,f Dakota 4WD 4.7L V-8 5,300 a,f* Dakota 4WD 4.7L V-8 6,400 a,h Dakota 4WD 4.7L V-8 6,300 a,h* Dakota 4WD 4.7L V-8 5,000 d,f Dakota 4WD 4.7L V-8 4,950 d,f* Dakota 4WD 4.7L V-8 6,300 d,h Dakota 4WD 4.7L V-8 6,250 d,h* Denotes 5,900-lb gvwr rating. All other ratings are for 5,000-lb gvwr models. Dakota Club Cab 3.9L V-6 3,500 a,e Dakota Club Cab 3.9L V-6 4,000 a,f Dakota Club Cab 3.9L V-6 3,900 a,f Dakota Club Cab 3.9L V-6 4,700 d,f Dakota Club Cab 3.9L V-6 5,100 d,h Dakota Club Cab 3.9L V-6 5,050 d,h* Dakota Club Cab 4.7L V-8 5,300 a,f Dakota Club Cab 4.7L V-8 6,300 a,h Dakota Club Cab 4.7L V-8 5,000 d,f Dakota Club Cab 4.7L V-8 6,300 d,h Denotes 6,010-lb gvwr rating, except models with California emissions. All other ratings are for 5,350-lb gvwr models. Dakota Club Cab 4WD 3.9L V-6 3,600 a,f Dakota Club Cab 4WD 3.9L V-6 4,400 a,h Dakota Club Cab 4WD 3.9L V-6 4,800 d,h Dakota Club Cab 4WD 4.7L V-8 5,050 a,f Dakota Club Cab 4WD 4.7L V-8 6,050 a,h Dakota Club Cab 4WD 4.7L V-8 4,750 d,f Dakota Club Cab 4WD 4.7L V-8 6,050 d,h Note: All of the above models have a 6,010-lb gvwr rating, except models with California emissions. Dakota Quad Cab 3.9L V-6 3,600 a,f Dakota Quad Cab 3.9L V-6 4,400 a,h Dakota Quad Cab 3.9L V-6 4,400 d,f Dakota Quad Cab 3.9L V-6 4,800 d,h Dakota Quad Cab 4.7L V-8 5,050 a,f Dakota Quad Cab 4.7L V-8 6,050 a,h Dakota Quad Cab 4.7L V-8 4,750 d,f Dakota Quad Cab 4.7L V-8 6,050 d,h Dakota Quad Cab 5.9L V-8 4,350 d,f Dakota Quad Cab 5.9L V-8 5,950 d,h Dakota Quad Cab 4WD 3.9L V-6 3,400 a,f Dakota Quad Cab 4WD 3.9L V-6 4,200 a,h Dakota Quad Cab 4WD 3.9L V-6 4,200 d,f Dakota Quad Cab 4WD 3.9L V-6 4,600 d,h Dakota Quad Cab 4WD 4.7L V-8 4,800 a,f Dakota Quad Cab 4WD 4.7L V-8 5,800 a,h Dakota Quad Cab 4WD 4.7L V-8 4,500 d,f Dakota Quad Cab 4WD 4.7L V-8 5,800 d,h Dakota Quad Cab 4WD 5.9L V-8 4,350 d,f Dakota Quad Cab 4WD 5.9L V-8 5,950 d,h Note: All of the above models have a 6,010-lb gvwr rating, except models with California emissions. Manufacturer’s note: Maximum trailer-weight ratings for all Dakota models include cargo and fluids in the trailer and 150 lb for the driver, and must be decreased by the weight of optional equipment, trailer hitch, cargo and passengers. Durango 4.7L V-8 4,650 f Durango 4.7L V-8 5,950 h Durango 5.9L V-8 5,850 f Durango 5.9L V-8 7,550 h Durango 4WD 4.7L V-8 4,400 f Durango 4WD 4.7L V-8 5,700 h Durango 4WD 5.9L V-8 5,600 f Durango 4WD 5.9L V-8 7,300 h Ram Van 1500* 109" Wheelbase 3.9L V-6 4,450 c,f 109" Wheelbase 5.2L V-8 5,450 d,h 109" Wheelbase 5.2L V-8 5,950 d,i 127" Wheelbase 3.9L V-6 4,250 c,f 127" Wheelbase 5.2L V-8 6,750 d,f 127" Wheelbase 5.2L V-8 7,750 d,h 127" Wheelbase 5.9L V-8 7,200 d,f 127" Wheelbase 5.9L V-8 8,200 d,h 127" Wheelbase Maxi 3.9L V-6 4,150 c,f 127" Wheelbase Maxi 5.2L V-8 6,650 d,f 127" Wheelbase Maxi 5.2L V-8 7,650 d,h 127" Wheelbase Maxi 5.9L V-8 7,100 d,f 127" Wheelbase Maxi 5.9L V-8 8,100 d,h Ram Van 2500 127" Wheelbase 3.9L V-6 4,050 c,h 127" Wheelbase 5.2L V-8 7,600 d,f 127" Wheelbase 5.2L V-8 8,100 d,h 127" Wheelbase 5.9L V-8 8,100 d,h 127" Wheelbase 5.9L V-8 8,600 d,i 127" Wheelbase Maxi 5.2L V-8 7,450 d,h 127" Wheelbase Maxi 5.2L V-8 7,950 d,i 127" Wheelbase Maxi 5.9L V-8 7,900 d,h 127" Wheelbase Maxi 5.9L V-8 8,400 d,i Ram Van 3500 127" Wheelbase 5.2L V-8 7,550 d,h 127" Wheelbase 5.2L V-8 8,050 d,i 127" Wheelbase 5.9L V-8 8,050 d,h 127" Wheelbase 5.9L V-8 8,550 d,i 127" Wheelbase Maxi 5.2L V-8 7,400 d,h 127" Wheelbase Maxi 5.2L V-8 7,900 d,i 127" Wheelbase Maxi 5.9L V-8 7,900 d,h 127" Wheelbase Maxi 5.9L V-8 8,400 d,i Manufacturer’s note: Maximum trailer-weight ratings include cargo and fluids in the trailer and 150 lb for the driver, and must be decreased by the weight of optional equipment, trailer hitch, cargo and passengers. Load-equalizing hitch recommended for trailers over 2,000 lb. Ram Truck 1500, Regular Cab 2WD** 1500 3.7L V-6 3,350 a,f/h 1500 3.7L V-6 3,750 d,f/h 1500 4.7L V-8 4,800 a,f 1500 4.7L V-8 5,800 a,h 1500 4.7L V-8 4,700 a,h* 1500 4.7L V-8 6,700 d,f 1500 4.7L V-8 7,700 d,h 1500 4.7L V-8 6,650 d,h* 1500 5.9L V-8 7,650 d,f 1500 5.9L V-8 8,650 d,h 1500 5.9L V-8 7,600 d,h* **Ratings shown are for short box, 2WD models. Longbed models are rated to tow 200-250 lb less (most models). 4WD models are rated to tow 250-300 lb less. Models with a longbed and 4WD are rated to tow 450-500 lb less. The 3.7- liter engine is not available with 4WD.	Ram Truck 1500 Quad Cab** 1500 Quad Cab 3.7L V-6 3,050 a,f/g 1500 Quad Cab 3.7L V-6 3,500 d,f/g 1500 Quad Cab 4.7L V-8 4,450 a,f 1500 Quad Cab 4.7L V-8 5,450 a,h 1500 Quad Cab 4.7L V-8 4,400 a,h* 1500 Quad Cab 4.7L V-8 6,400 d,f 1500 Quad Cab 4.7L V-8 7,400 d,h 1500 Quad Cab 4.7L V-8 6,350 d,h* 1500 Quad Cab 5.9L V-8 7,350 d,f 1500 Quad Cab 5.9L V-8 8,350 d,h 1500 Quad Cab 5.9L V-8 7,300 d,h* *Shortbed, 2WD ratings shown. Longbed models are rated to tow 200-250 lb less (most models). 4WD models are rated to tow 250-300 lb less. Models with long bed and 4WD are rated to tow 500-550 lb less. With optional 20-inch wheel and tire Sport Group available on short-box models only. Manufacturer’s note: The gross trailer weight rating (gtwr) is the maximum allowable weight of the trailer and its cargo. Gtwr equals the gross combination weight rating (gcwr) minus curb weight of truck minus 150 lb (allowance for driver), and must be further decreased by the weight of optional equipment, trailer hitch, cargo and passengers. Maximum trailer weights shown are rounded to the nearest 50 lb. A weight-distributing hitch is recommended for trailers weighing more than 2,000 lb. Ram Truck 2500 Regular Cab, Long Bed 2WD** 2500 5.7L V-8 9,550 a,g 2500 5.7L V-8 11,550 a,i 2500 5.7L V-8 9,600 d,g 2500 5.7L V-8 11,600 d,i 2500 8.0L V-10 11,100 a,g 2500 8.0L V-10 13,100 a,i 2500 8.0L V-10 11,150 d,g 2500 8.0L V-10 13,150 d,i 2500 5.9L TD 12,800 a,g 2500 5.9L TD* 11,800 a,g 2500 5.9L TD 13,800 a,i 2500 5.9L TD 11,850 d,g 2500 5.9L TD* 10,850 d,g 2500 5.9L TD 13,850 d,i 2500 5.9L TD* 12,850 d,i 2500 5.9L TD HO 13,650 b,g/i Note: 4WD models are rated to tow 450 lb less. 2500 Quad Cab Shortbed, 2WD 2500 Quad Cab 5.7L V-8 9,350 a,g 2500 Quad Cab 5.7L V-8 11,350 a,i 2500 Quad Cab 5.7L V-8 9,400 d,g 2500 Quad Cab 5.7L V-8 11,400 d,i 2500 Quad Cab 8.0L V-10 10,900 a,g 2500 Quad Cab 8.0L V-10 12,900 a,i 2500 Quad Cab 8.0L V-10 10,950 d,g 2500 Quad Cab 8.0L V-10 12,950 d,i 2500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD 12,600 a,g 2500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD* 11,600 a,g 2500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD 13,600 a,i 2500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD 11,650 d,g 2500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD* 10,650 d,g 2500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD 13,650 d,i 2500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD* 12,650 d,i 2500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD HO 13,450 b,g/i Ratings shown are for shortbed, 2WD models. Longbed models are rated to tow 150 lb less. 4WD models are rated to tow 500 lb less. Longbed, 4WD-models are rated to tow 600 lb less. Ram Truck 3500 Regular Cab Longbed, Dual Rear Wheels 3500 5.7L V-8 11,000 a,i 3500 5.7L V-8 11,050 d,i 3500 8.0L V-10 10,650 a,g 3500 8.0L V-10 12,650 a,i 3500 8.0L V-10 10,700 d,g 3500 8.0L V-10 12,700 d,i 3500 5.9L TD 12,350 a,g 3500 5.9L TD* 11,350 a,g 3500 5.9L TD 14,350 a,i 3500 5.9L TD* 13,350 a,i 3500 5.9L TD 11,450 d,g 3500 5.9L TD* 10,450 d,g 3500 5.9L TD 13,450 d,i 3500 5.9L TD* 12,450 d,i 3500 5.9L TD HO 14,200 b,g 3500 5.9L TD HO 16,200 b,i 4WD models are rated to tow 450-500 lb less. 3500 Quad Cab 2WD Shortbed, Single Rear Wheels 3500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD 12,450 a,g 3500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD* 11,450 a,g 3500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD 14,450 a,i 3500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD* 13,450 a,i 3500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD 11,500 d,g 3500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD* 10,500 d,g 3500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD 13,500 d,i 3500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD* 12,500 d,i 3500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD HO 14,300 b,g 3500 Quad Cab 5.9L TD HO 16,300 b,i *Longbed models are rated to tow 100 lb less. 4WD models are rated to tow 450 lb less. Longbed, 4WD models are rated to tow 600 lb less. 3500 Quad Cab Longbed 2WD, Dual Rear Wheels 3500 Quad Cab LB 5.7L V-8 10,600 a,i 3500 Quad Cab LB 5.7L V-8 10,650 d,i 3500 Quad Cab LB 8.0L V-10 10,250 a,g 3500 Quad Cab LB 8.0L V-10 12,250 a,i 3500 Quad Cab LB 8.0L V-10 10,300 d,g 3500 Quad Cab LB 8.0L V-10 12,300 d,i 3500 Quad Cab LB 5.9L TD 12,000 a,g 3500 Quad Cab LB 5.9L TD 11,000 a,g 3500 Quad Cab LB 5.9L TD 14,000 a,i 3500 Quad Cab LB 5.9L TD* 13,000 a,i 3500 Quad Cab LB 5.9L TD 11,050 d,g 3500 Quad Cab LB 5.9L TD* 10,050 d,g 3500 Quad Cab LB 5.9L TD 13,050 d,i 3500 Quad Cab LB 5.9L TD* 12,050 d,i 3500 Quad Cab LB 5.9L TD HO 13,850 b,g 3500 Quad Cab LB 5.9L TD HO 15,850 b,i Note: 4WD models are rated to tow 450-500 lb less.
Manufacturer’s note: Ratings are for ST models. Ratings for SLT models are approximately 100 lb less. A weight-distributing hitch is recommended for trailers weighing more than 2,000 lb. An exhaust brake is strongly recommended for manual-transmission applications when towing a trailer weighing more than 10,000 lb. TD=Turbodiesel HO=High Output a=5-speed manual b=6-speed manual c=3-speed automatic d=4- or 5-speed automatic (five-speed with 5.7L V-8 only) e=3.21 axle f=3.55 axle g=3.73 axle h=3.92 axle i=4:10 axle j=optional Trailer-Preparation Group required. Denotes California emissions-equipped 5.9L 24V Cummins turbodiesel engine.*

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