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2020 Dodge Durango towing capacity

Max tow rating

8,700lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 6,900 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
8,700 lb
80% rule
Up to 6,960 lb
Margin
1,800 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 9-12 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 6,960 lbRating: 8,700 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 6,960 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
8,700 lb
80% of the rating
6,960 lb
Hitch class at max
IV, up to 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 6,960 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,960 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 6,960 lb
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 8,700 lb: SRT AWD, $62,995.

2020 Dodge Durango tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
SRT AWD6.4L 8cylAWD8,700 lb1,590 lb7,100 lb4,987 lb to 5,510 lb$62,995
R/T RWD5.7LRWD7,400 lb1,924 lb7,100 lb5,176 lb$44,395
R/T AWD5.7L 8cylAWD7,200 lb1,300 lb7,100 lb5,381 lb$46,995
SXT RWD3.6LRWD6,200 lb1,820 lb6,500 lb4,680 lb$30,795
SXT Plus RWD3.6LRWD6,200 lb1,820 lb6,500 lb4,680 lb$30,795
SXT AWD3.6L 6cylAWD6,200 lb1,460 lb6,500 lb4,814 lb to 5,331 lb$33,395
SXT Plus AWD3.6L 6cylAWD6,200 lb1,460 lb6,500 lb4,814 lb to 5,331 lb$33,395
GT RWD3.6LRWD6,200 lb1,635 lb6,500 lb4,865 lb$34,995
GT Plus RWD3.6LRWD6,200 lb1,635 lb6,500 lb4,865 lb$34,995
GT AWD3.6L 6cylAWD6,200 lb1,350 lb6,500 lb4,985 lb$37,595
GT Plus AWD3.6L 6cylAWD6,200 lb1,350 lb6,500 lb4,985 lb$37,595
Citadel RWD3.6LRWD6,200 lb1,520 lb6,500 lb4,980 lb$42,995
Citadel Anodized Platinum RWD3.6LRWD6,200 lb1,520 lb6,500 lb4,980 lb$42,995
Citadel AWD3.6L 6cylAWD6,200 lb1,390 lb6,500 lb4,987 lb to 5,331 lb$45,595
Citadel Anodized Platinum AWD3.6LAWD6,200 lbN/A6,500 lb4,987 lb to 5,331 lb$45,595
Anodized Platinum AWD5.7L 8cylAWD6,200 lb1,390 lb6,478 lb4,987 lb to 5,331 lb$52,865

No rating listed: 2 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,0002009201320162019202220252026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2011: 8,950 lb to 7,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2012: 7,200 lb to 7,400 lb.
  • Changed in 2016: 7,400 lb to 7,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2017: 7,200 lb to 7,400 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 7,400 lb to 8,700 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Dodge Durango (this car)8,700 lbSRT AWD$62,995
Jeep Grand Cherokee7,200 lbSRT 4WD$68,895
Honda Pilot5,000 lbTouring AWD$44,720
Volkswagen Atlas5,000 lbSE FWD$34,695
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport5,000 lbSE w/Technology FWD$35,945
Ford Edge3,500 lbST AWD$43,265
Nissan Murano1,500 lbFWD S$31,730

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked