Re: 5th wheel towing with 2007 Dakota quad cab

"PeterD" <peter2@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:02:29 -0700, "FMB" <fmb@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>"Hank6169" <hslosson@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> When I purchased my 2007 Dakota quad cab I was assured by the
>>> dealer****p that it was ample to tow my short & light 5th wheel
>>> camper.  I'm now being told by a number of RV supplers that they don't
>>> make a 5th wheel hitch for that year Dakota because of a design issue
>>> with the bed.  Any thoughts would be appreciated.
>>> Thanks.
>>
>>What short & light 5th wheel do (did) you intend to tow?
>>
>>FMB
>>(North Mexico)
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>>** Posted from http://www.teranews.com
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> For the OP...
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> Did you get that in writing from the dealer? <bg>
>
> As FMB says, what (make and model) trailer are you thinking?
>
> Though I'm not recommending this:
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http://www.jcwhitney.com/Dodge-Dakota-Fifth-Wheel-Hitch/200728540-600002335.jcw
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> shows what may work for you.
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> (Personally, I don't think a Dakota is up to the task of pulling a 5th
> wheel trailer...)

The hell with pulling a fiver. I'd be more concerned with stopping it.