I just purchased a used 2009 Dodge Journey with the misinformed notion that all 2009 3.6 L V6 can tow 3500 lbs. Upon closer investigation in the manual I discovered that the V6 without a tow prep package can only tow 2000 lbs while those with the tow prep package can tow 3500 lbs. I had the vin# checked and unfortunately my model is without the tow prep.
Now I've contacted numerous Dodge dealerships as well as the Dodge help number themselves(whom stated they dont deal with any technical questions only simple ones). I've spoken with service managers, sales reps, parts managers and nearly every one comes up with a totally different answer.
My question.
What is involved with the "Trailer Tow Prep Package(AHT)" that makes the Journey tow 3500 lbs instead of 2000 lbs without it?
So far the only answers I've been able to acertain are that the "Trailer Tow Prep Package(AHT)" equips the Journey with an oil cooler and a bag with the wiring harness.
Does anybody have any insight to this?
