Dodge 2008 Nitro - Manual (Page 322)

When Towing Trailers with Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) between 3,500 Lbs (1 588 kg) and 5,000 Lbs (2 268 kg)
The following chart provides maximum trailer weight ratings towable for the following engine/transmission
combinations, ONLY if using a weight distributing hitch.
Engine/
Transmission
Model GCWR (Gross Com-
bined Wt. Rating)
Frontal Area Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
3.7L/
Automatic w/
Cooler
4x2 9,850 lbs (4 468 kg) 64 Sq. Ft. (5.94
square meters) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg)
3.7L/
Automatic
w/Cooler
4x4 10,100 lbs (4 581 kg) 64 Sq. Ft. (5.94
square meters) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg)
4.0L/
Automatic w/
Cooler
4x2 9,850 lbs (4 468 kg) 64 Sq. Ft. (5.94
square meters) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg)
4.0L/
Automatic w/
Cooler
4x4 10,100 lbs (4 581 kg) 64 Sq. Ft. (5.94
square meters) 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 500 lbs (227 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
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