2008 DODGE DURANGO Owners Manual

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual then be determined separately to be sure that the load is
properly distributed over front and rear axle. Weighing
the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front
or rear axles has been exceeded

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual after the vehicle has been weighed both in its(curb
weight(condition, and in its(loaded and ready for
operation(condition.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 6500 LBS.TRAILER TOWING
In this section yo

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The gross trailer weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer
plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment
(permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the trailer in i

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual Frontal Area
The maximum height and maximum width of the front of
a trailer.
TSC (Trailer Sway Control) ± If Equipped
²
Trailer Sway Control ± Electronic
TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recogniz

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual Weight-Distributing Hitch
A weight-distributing system works by applying lever-
age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used
for heavier loads, to distribute trailer tongue weight to
the to

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual Weight Distributing Hitch SystemImproper Adjustment of Weight Distributing System
350 STARTING AND OPERATING

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual Fifth-Wheel Hitch
A special high platform with a coupling that mounts over
the rear axle of the tow vehicle in the truck bed. Connects
a vehicle and fifth-wheel trailer with a coupling king pin.
Goose

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DODGE DURANGO 2008 2.G Owners Manual Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)
NOTE:For additional trailer towing information (maxi-
mum trailer weight ratings) refer to the following website
addresses:
²http:// www.dodge.