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2020 Dodge Journey towing capacity

Max tow rating

1,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
1,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 800 lb
Margin
200 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
21% of 3,818 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 800 lbRating: 1,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 800 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
1,000 lb
80% of the rating
800 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbNo
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbNo
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbNo
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
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 1,000 lb: SE Value FWD, $23,675.

2020 Dodge Journey tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
SE Value FWD2.4L 4cylFWD1,000 lb3,818 lb$23,675
Crossroad FWD2.4L 4cylFWD1,000 lb4,054 lb$28,595

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002,5002009201120132015201720192020
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2020. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2010: 2,000 lb to 1,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2011: 1,000 lb to 2,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2020: 2,500 lb to 1,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Equinox3,500 lbFWD 4dr LT w/2LT$30,000
Kia Sportage1,653 lbLX AWD$25,490
Dodge Journey (this car)1,000 lbSE Value FWD$23,675
Buick Encore GX1,000 lbPreferred FWD$24,100
Hyundai Tucson1,000 lbSE AWD$24,950
Nissan Rogue Sport1,000 lbS AWD$24,780

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked