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#1 of 7 Towing Problem by phran Aug 12, 2006 (2:16 pm)
I have a 2003 Durango that I use to tow a two horse trailer. I have an ongoing problem with the brake system. It is a Tekonsha system, which is supposed to be great. But it keeps grounding out. When I step on the truck brakes, they grab. When I turn on the right turn signal, the truck brakes and\or the trailer brakes grab or lock up. I've had no less than 5 mechanics look at it. They all say the system is grounding out. They clean connections and check the elctric stuff and say it's good to go. But it starts happening again, anywhere from a few months to a few minutes later. I've replaced the entire system once, and it happened again, so I am thinking there is something wrong with the truck, not the Tekonsha.   The only other vehicle I've towed with the Durango was a 26' camper trailer. In that case, the indicator light on the control box was either bright red or totally green. There was no apparent difference in the braking, no matter what color the light was.   Any suggestions? Replies to this message: rob1963 (May 11, 2007 6:56 am) neile457 (May 11, 2007 4:14 pm) wburmil (May 15, 2007 4:42 am)
#2 of 7 Re: Towing Problem [phran] by rob1963 May 11, 2007 (6:56 am)
Replying to: phran (Aug 12, 2006 2:16 pm) I actually have a question about how your 03 durango tows with the horse trailer. What is the tongue weight of your trailer?, do you haul 1 or 2 horses? and what motor do you have 5.7 Hemi? I have been told the Durango will bottom out on the coil springs from one dealer but not from another any problems ? if so what solutions did you use? Any comments from any one would be great! Rob1963 Replies to this message: neile457 (May 11, 2007 4:14 pm)
#3 of 7 Re: Towing Problem [rob1963] by neile457 May 11, 2007 (4:14 pm)
Replying to: rob1963 (May 11, 2007 6:56 am) Hi, I have a 02 Durango with the 4.7 V8. The Hemi didn't come until the 04 redesign. I tow trailers all the time that weigh between 3500 - 6000 pounds (not sure about tounge weight, probably not a lot, though. I have towed a trailer that has weighed only 1800 lbs, and had a problem with the back end bottoming out. I had to put heavy duty coil springs on it, it works great since. I have over 183000 miles on it, with no major problems.
#4 of 7 Re: Towing Problem [phran] by wburmil May 15, 2007 (4:42 am)
Replying to: phran (Aug 12, 2006 2:16 pm) I have a 2003 Durango SLT 4.7Ltr, it has the factory installed towing package, i bought the car used. I noticed when I attach my boat trailer to the truck only the left break light works. I needed to use a converter from round to the 4 pin pluf for the trailer. I used a tester with some lights to see if the right break lights are getting power and found out that they are not. I dont know what to do to find out where there is a problem on the gitch socket for the right break light, all oter items work fine.   HELP PLEASE   walter
#6 of 7 Do you tow a travel trailer? I need your help! by rob7734 Oct 07, 2007 (3:57 pm)
I am looking to buy a travel trailer, but I can not seem to get a straight answer on how much my 2003 Durango can tow. I have a 4.7 liter engine and 2WD. It is the SLT model. I have called the manufactuer and they say that with a class IV towing hitch, I can tow about 7,500 lbs. This is also what the owners manual says. The trailer dealer seems to think that my vehicle can only pull about 4500 lbs. The Dodge dealer says the same thing. I have gone to other trailer dealers though and they think I can do the 7,500 lbs. I am going nuts! The trailer I want weighs 6080 lbs. Is there anyone out there that is using their 4.7, 2WD SLT to pull a travel trailer? If so, how much are you able to haul safely? Please help me sort this one out. Replies to this message: suzieq2 (Aug 10, 2008 9:31 am)
#7 of 7 Re: Do you tow a travel trailer? I need your help! [rob7734] by suzieq2 Aug 10, 2008 (9:31 am)
Replying to: rob7734 (Oct 07, 2007 3:57 pm) I tow a 25' travel trailer with a 2003 Dodge Durango w/a 355 gear ratio, 4.7 magnum engine with a factory tow package. The trailer weighs 4300 lbs curb weight. Whenever I'm towing, I am towing about 5,000 lbs. I have no problems with the engine overheating, I have a little problem going up long steep grades (downshifts into low range, but it is still very capable.) I average 9 mpg when towing. I found 4300 lb towing capacity from the internet, but all dealers say 6,000 to 6,500 lbs. At the trailer business they say 6,000 lbs with no problems. Additionally I use an equalizing hitch plus sway control. It's all good. Happy towing.

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