How to Pull a Trailer with a 2008 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab

The 2008 Dodge Dakota quad, or crew, cab was designed for towing. However, there are 16 Dakota models, each with a specific towing capacity. The lowest towing capacity, 4,750 pounds, is on the ST model; the highest, 6,700 pounds, is on the Laramie model. All models of the Dakota come with a trailer wiring harness that can easily be clipped to the trailer to power the lights and the brakes.

Things You'll Need

• Jack (optional)

Instructions

1. Make sure that the weight of your trailer matches the towing capacity of your specific Dakota Dakota.

2. Lift the trailer's tongue just above the the truck's ball hitch. You made need a jack for this.

3. Back the Dakota up slowly and carefully until the hitch ball is directly under the trailer hitch. A helper is useful during this process.

4. Lower the trailer hitch onto the truck's hitch ball. Lock the trailer onto the hitch.

5. Insert a safety pin into the trailer hitch lock. This will keep the hitch securely fastened.

6. Attach the trailer's electrical wiring harness to the truck's wiring harness.

7. Affix the trailer's safety chains to the sides of the truck's trailer hitch.

8. Remove any jacks used during the attaching process. Drive the Dakota carefully away, making sure the trailer is securely attached.

References

• edmunds.com: 2008 Dodge Dakota Features and Specs
• "2008 Dodge Dakota Owner's Manual"; Dodge; 2008