LUX MAN Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Everyone seems to be talking about how much to tow with their Journeys. Like 3500 pounds etc. Well Dodge says they are only rated to tow 1000# standard and 2500# Max (I assume with the oil cooler). Am I missing something? Also, I wasn't told it was a vertical hitch until I picked it up from the dealer and was shocked! Too late now, but how much weight can you put on that thing if it all rests on the pin? I am getting one of those small cargo carrier things that just plugs in the hitch, but am concerned about all the weight on the Pin. Lastly, what do you do about play in the connections? With the L shaped adapter in the receiver and a bike rack in that, their is alot of sway in the system. Soulda went with an Aftermarket, but who woulda thought it wouldnt be a regular hitch?!?!? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaskGuy Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Every thing that I have read states 3500 lbs with tow package. The weight on the pin isn't the big problem, as the tongue weight should only be 350 lbs. My biggest problem is that i can't wire in the brake controller which you NEED if the trailer is over 2000 lbs ( law in my province.) Can't get a signal wire from the brake pedal and am told that because everything is controlled by modules, I cannot do it!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaskGuy Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Lastly, what do you do about play in the connections? With the L shaped adapter in the receiver and a bike rack in that, their is alot of sway in the system. Thanks I was able to weld a few beads down 2 sides and grind them until it fit nice and tight... Shouldn't have to!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dre Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 (edited) Everyone seems to be talking about how much to tow with their Journeys. Like 3500 pounds etc. Well Dodge says they are only rated to tow 1000# standard and 2500# Max (I assume with the oil cooler). Am I missing something? Here you go. Directly from the 2011 Owners Manual: Edited July 20, 2011 by Dre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUX MAN Posted August 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) Thanks. But without the tow package it says 200 Pounds tounge weight. So 50 pounds for the cargo rack and I can carry just 150 pounds?! What a waste. Even if the hitch it rated at 350 pounds. But I am guessing that the Tow Prep group only is an Oil Cooler and a 4 pin connecter per the Dodge Website. So I guess in the case of the cargo Carrier, I could actually use up to 350# (includng the carrier). Does that pass the sniff test?? :unsure: Edited August 4, 2011 by LUX MAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dre Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Thanks. But without the tow package it says 200 Pounds tounge weight. So 50 pounds for the cargo rack and I can carry just 150 pounds?! What a waste. Even if the hitch it rated at 350 pounds. But I am guessing that the Tow Prep group only is an Oil Cooler and a 4 pin connecter per the Dodge Website. So I guess in the case of the cargo Carrier, I could actually use up to 350# (includng the carrier). Does that pass the sniff test?? :unsure: I would agree with that statement...since the tow prep is just an oil cooler and wiring harness (not even sure it adds the connector itself), it doesn't change anything in regards to the actual hitch. If it's just a cargo carrier the max tongue weight should be 350 lbs IMO. It's just common sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUGS Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 This maximum tow weight seemed to have changed once the 3.6 l was introduced. My 2009 3.5 l maxs at 3500 lbs, and from what I have experienced so far, I think i could push it another 500-750 lbs. Not that I will but it seems to be OK at 3300-3500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caperinmuskoka Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 My 2012 Factory Mopar Hitch was installed yesterday and has a Max Tongue weight on the reciever listed as 200 pounds.......Caper......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armendegga Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I believe the Mopar ball mount (stupidly) is only rated for 2000lbs total (200 tongue weight). There are aftermarket ones (that are also the vertical) that are rated for the full 3500 lbs. Here's a link to one: http://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/Curt/C45003.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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