Dodge 2008 Caravan Automobile User Manual


 
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
The Trailer Towing Weights Chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for a given drivetrain.
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/
Transaxle
GCWR
(Gross Combined
Wt. Rating)
Frontal Area
Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
Max. Tongue
Wt.
3.3L, 3.8L and
4.0L / Auto-
matic
7,000 lbs (3 175 kg) 22 sq ft (2.0 sq m) Up to 2 persons & Luggage 1,800 lbs (816 kg) 180 lbs (82 kg)
7,000 lbs (3 175 kg) 22 sq ft (2.0 sq m) 3 to 5 persons & Luggage 1,350 lbs (612 kg) 135 lbs (61 kg)
7,000 lbs (3 175 kg) 22 sq ft (2.0 sq m) 6 to 7 persons & Luggage 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
3.8L and 4.0L
/Automatic
(with trailer
tow package)
9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) Up to 2 persons & Luggage 3,800 lbs (1 723 kg)
1
380 lbs (172 kg)
9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3 to 5 persons & Luggage 3,350 lbs (1 519 kg)
1
335 lbs (152 kg)
9,000 lbs (4 082 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 6 to 7 persons & Luggage 3,000 lbs (1 360 kg)
1
300 lbs (136 kg)
1
For vehicles equipped with Fold-in-Floor seating, the Gross Trailer Weight must be reduced by 100 lbs (45 kg). Refer to local
laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should
never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to the Tire–Safety Information Sec-
tion in this manual.
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