The purpose of this guide is to assist you inselecting the exact Dodge truck you need foryour particular trailer towing application, andto help you make the best possible use of itscapabilities. It is important to note that mostDodge trucks are capable of towing trailers upto 907 kilograms (2000 pounds) without addedequipment or alterations to standard equipment. † The first step in selecting the most appropriatevehicle for your towing requirements is toidentify all the possible ways you’ll be usingyour truck: • Will your tow vehicle be used exclusively for towing, or double as a personal or family vehicle? • How far are you going to be towing? (Short distances place less demand on a tow vehicle than longer distances.) • How many passengers and what cargo will you be taking while towing? • Under what conditions will you be towing? Mountainous areas? Under extremely hot or coldtemperatures? At high altitudes? The more extremeconditions you encounter while towing, the moreimportant that your tow vehicle be optimized tothose conditions.