If you are towing the RV and the RV only you should be fine. You will be right at the top end of your towing capacity, so take it easy and make sure your WDH is properly adjusted.

 

No way, too much for the Durango.

My 31’ long TT is too much, I wouldn’t try towing a 36’ for even for an hour

Fictional dry tongue weight is listed at 855 lbs....

 

Will it tow it? Sure. You are within the mfg. weight.
BUT, you did not mention hitch weight, AND more importantly, the length is excessive for safe towing on the Durango wheelbase. You say only an hour? It takes a mere few seconds of that trailers “tail wagging the dog” and you will get bent out of shape at speed. Borrow/rent a proper tow vehicle for that 2 hour round trip, and be safe for yourself and others.

 

If the tongue weight is 740lb or less and have trailer brakes, it should be ok. The Durango has built in sway control as well.

 

Well this RV is probably a no go. It has a tongue “hitch weight” of 885 lbs

 

The hitch weight is 855 lbs

 

I’d suggest renting a 3/4 ton pickup from Enterprise for a day to move it

 

way to long that camper is going to be all over the road when towing ideal length 28ft or less

 

3/4 ton or 1 ton pickup is the right choice

 

Ok ladies and gentlemen I found a another RV that I could buy. It’s the 2013 Gulf Stream AMERILITE 255BH it is Dry weight of 5,105 and Gross Weight of 7,620 the hitch weight is 620. Can my DD V8 Hemi pull this comfortably?

 

And now on JD Power it says Base weight 4880 lbs

 

I have a after market class 3 hitch with sway bars option.

So not factory tow?

Hard no.

 

My wife pretty much put her foot down and said this is what she wants that’s listed below. I ain’t complaining.....lol I just want to be safe as I am a newbie. Please fellas let me know if my DD V8 Hemi will handle safely. I do plan on a hitch upgrade with weight distribution and maybe brake control. Thank you again gents!
2021 GULF STREAM RV AMERI-LITE ULTRA LITE 279BH

Hitch Weight	730 lbs
Dry Weight	5273 lbs	Cargo Weight	2457 lbs

 

Max tongue weight for AWD Durango R/T is 720# and RWD is 740# (with weight distribution). That trailer may also be too much for the DD.

Regarding brake control:
Check your towing laws for your state. At that weight you will most certainly require brake control. https://www.rvia.org/system/files/media/file/Trailer Brake Requirements.pdf

 

You need a different tow vehicle

 

I've got a F350 dually with Diesel that just loves to pull heavy things for sale OP

The 2014+ late-model R/T already has every element of the 'TRAILER TOW GROUP IV' package with the exception of the hitch itself, wiring, and radiator (small fractional difference in radiator thickness equaling ~1/2 qt of coolant).

I installed an aftermarket DrawTite hitch, 7-pin wiring harness, and brake controller on my 2018 R/T. But I went much smaller with my travel trailer (17', 3860# gross trailer weight).

That said, I agree with you that the OP is at or above the limit for the DD.

The trailer tow package IV is what sold me to get my RT........love the class 4 hitch, need it to pull my jeep and camping equipment.

OP, like everyone else is saying, that trailer is just a little too big to be safe IMO.

Just going to put this out as well, don't just think about the tail wagging the dog, I had family that were pulling a small camper (12-16ft I think) well in the limits of the VW Tiguan they drove.......a big gust of wind on the highway flipped the trailer and them over on the highway last summer. Need to consider size for weight as well and profile when pulling.

 

You need a truck to tow something that big. You also have to take into account total payload capacity of the Durango. If your hitch weight is at 730 your at max, now through in the weight of you and your wife (est 325) and your already over 1000lbs payload. now add in all the crap you take for the camper and your going to be over. Also, Towing with a Durango I would not be comfortable with anything over 25 feet. Anything above that should be at least a 1/2 ton but preferably 3/4 ton truck

 

Thank you! We are heading to the dealership now. I will look for something lighter and shorter and factor all your information in this equation. Much appreciated!

 

I am very knowledgeable with the travel trailer business, what are you looking for as far as layout goes?

 

Update! Today I just purchased a 2015 Jayco White Hawk 28DSBH ......hitch weight is 635 and dry weight is 5460 lbs and cargo weight is 2040 lbs. I believe I can tow this RV with tanks full and gear. My DD is 5.7 L V8 Hemi with towing capacity of 7400 lbs. I have 2040 pounds of lee way for gear which I doubt I will go no where near 2040 lbs with tanks full and gear. They are also putting on weight distribution hitch, control break and wiring on my DD. I believe I bought the perfect RV regarding tow for my DD. I have room meaning in pounds to tow comfortable and safe. What are your thoughts and tips you can give me. Thank you!

 

Congrats! Do you have experience towing a large trailer? That is still on the high side weight-wise, in my opinion.

Do some practice towing with it empty. I would also recommend loading it up as if you were going on a trip and go have your rig weighed one axle at a time. I think your limiting factor above all others will be the weight on your rear axle of the DD.

 

Better double check the dry weight/cargo capacity. My source puts that RV at 6115# dry. That is a heavy SOB.

 

Sounds like he already bought it ! Good luck with it. Might start looking into financing a new tow vehicle to go with it!

 

His first tow with it is going to be "og crap. The salesman sold me something he said I could tow but this is nerve wrecking"

 

hitch weight 635lb, dry weight is 5460. Add in water, tanks, weight distribution hitch, your close/at max tow. 28 feet? Thats a long SOB for a Durango. Also, what is the GWVR of your durango? (total weight of your car including cargo, passengers, hitch weight and durango itself). GCWR?. Either way I think your not going to like the tow in the wind with it, but to each their own. Good luck

Also you never mentioned if your Durango has the factory tow package....

 

Also you never mentioned if your Durango has the factory tow package....

He mentioned in his first post, Class III aftermarket hitch

 

Ok, so after looking...... here are the numbers. Give me your thoughts.

Gross Weight	7500 lbs	Dry Weight	5460 lbs
Cargo Weight	2040 lbs	Hitch weight	635 lbs

I don’t plan on driving with everything full. Plus I’m driving only an hour away.

 

See above.
What is GVWR of the Durango?
What is GCWR of the Durango?
Does it have factory tow package installed which added extra coolers and load leveling shocks amongst trailer sway control?
It’s too much camper for your Durango. You need to look at the sticker on your door jam and give us the above numbers.

 

Does my 2019 Dodge Durango have an overdrive on and off switch?

 

No

 

Sorry Dodge Durango RT

 

With your paddle shifters.

 

 

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The 2014+ late-model R/T already has every element of the 'TRAILER TOW GROUP IV' package with the exception of the hitch itself, wiring, and radiator (small fractional difference in radiator thickness equaling ~1/2 qt of coolant).

I installed an aftermarket DrawTite hitch, 7-pin wiring harness, and brake controller on my 2018 R/T. But I went much smaller with my travel trailer (17', 3860# gross trailer weight).

That said, I agree with you that the OP is at or above the limit for the DD.

 

Ok my friend has F350 Diesel XLT crew cab with airbags, I’ll have him pull it for me to my hunting/camp site.....Time to finance a truck now...lol thank you for all the information everyone! Much appreciated.....!!!

 

I wouldn’t be towing anything that big without the factory tow package and all the added stuff it includes to tow heavy. You can upgrade the hitch all you want but your missing all the important stuff like load leveling shocks, coolers, etc. see my previous post. You need a new tow vehicle.