You pull a camper or a loaded trailer around Topeka and you want a Durango equal to the job. Tell us the weight and the hitch you run, and we will point you at the right build.
That is the Durango's top rating. It takes the engine and the package together.
We match the rating to your loaded trailer. You tow with the braking and stability the Durango was engineered for.
Already own one? Read the service guide.
Both have to be on the vehicle for the rating to apply.
It is the most any Durango is rated to pull.
We look up the rating for the exact Durango, built with its own engine and package.
That one answer covers most of what we need to know.
Both are conditions on the 8,700 figure.
The rating for the exact vehicle you are buying, set by its engine and package.
Your own trailer in the parking lot answers a towing question best.
We will show you the Durango rated for your trailer, starting with the one you had your eye on.
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Can I bring my trailer with me?
Yes, bring your trailer, and hitching it up is the surest way to see the fit.
Ten minutes with your trailer hitched up shows us exactly what you tow. Call ahead and we clear room to maneuver.
What if the Durango I need has to be ordered?
We check what is in transit and what can be ordered, and get you the right one.
Knowing what is on the way tells you how soon the right one arrives.
Which Durango fits my trailer?
We match the vehicle to the towing you do, so describe it and we will pick the right size.
We give you straight advice and keep the pressure off. Pointing you to the right size is part of the job.
Can I drive it before I decide?
Yes. A full look, trailer and all, takes about an hour.
Book it, and we set that hour aside for you.
What do I need for the paperwork and the trade?
Your license and insurance card, plus both keys if you are trading in.
A loaded weight and a tongue weight shorten this conversation more than anything else.
What can I settle before I drive over?
Call ahead and we can settle what is here and whether it is properly equipped.
One call, and the right Durango is ready when you arrive.
Loaded weight is the number we match the Durango to, and it is higher than the sticker weight. Tell us what you carry and we will help you work it out.
Ask our team| Model | Rated to tow | |
|---|---|---|
| Durango GT HEMI V8 with Tow 'n Go | Up to 8,700 lbs | This is the build the 8,700 pound figure applies to. |
| Durango GT and GT Plus, 3.6L V6 | Up to 6,200 lbs | When properly equipped. We look up the rating for the exact vehicle with you. |
| Durango R/T 392 | Ask us | The 6.4-liter V8 with 475 horsepower. Ask us for one by name. |
| Hornet | Ask us | Our compact SUV. We look up the rating for the one you like. |
| The rating | What it depends on |
|---|---|
| 8,700 lbs | The Tow 'n Go Package, available on GT HEMI V8 models. |
| Up to 8,700 pounds | With the Tow 'n Go Package installed. |
| Any other Durango | Rated by its own engine and package. We look it up with you. |
The 8,700 figure describes one configuration, and it takes that engine and package to reach it.
The figure is a maximum for that one build.
On a new or used Durango, we give you the figure for its exact configuration.
| The fact | What it means for the rating |
|---|---|
| HEMI V8 on all trims | You can get the V8 across the 2026 range. The engine alone does not set the rating. |
| 8,700 lbs | Quoted on GT HEMI V8 models equipped with Tow 'n Go. You need the engine and the package together. |
| R/T 392, 475 horsepower | The performance Durango, with the 6.4-liter HEMI V8. We look up its rating on the exact vehicle. |
| In short | Power and tow rating are separate. The package is what changes the rating. |
The Durango's tow rating follows how it was built.
You need both. The figure describes a GT HEMI V8 with the package. A GT without it, or a HEMI in another trim, carries its own rating.
The R/T 392 is the performance Durango, with the 6.4-liter V8 and 475 horsepower. It is built for the drive.
So we look up the rating for the vehicle in front of you. It follows the engine and the package it was built with.
| What to check | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| The door jamb label and owner's manual | Weight ratings for that vehicle as built. |
| Whether the Tow 'n Go package is installed | This is the difference between the 8,700 pound rating and a lower one. |
| Which engine it has | The 8,700 figure is quoted on GT HEMI V8 models. |
| Your trailer's actual loaded weight | Not its empty weight. Loaded weight is the number that counts. |
We will do all four with you before you buy, because the rating has to match what you pull.
Bring the trailer if you can, and we hitch it up in the parking lot.
We check the engine and the package first, because the 8,700 figure needs both on the vehicle.
A hitch can go on any Durango. The rating still follows the engine and package the vehicle was built with.
| Feature | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Available third-row seating | We show you which Durangos in our inventory have it. |
| Over 50 seating configurations | Useful if you carry people and a trailer on different days. |
| 85.1 cubic feet of cargo space | With the rear seats folded, room for the big loads. |
If you tow and carry people, we pair the towing package with the third row on the same vehicle.
Over fifty seating configurations suit the weeks when some days carry people and other days carry loads.
Bring your own gear, and we set the seats the way you will keep them. You see how it fits.
| If you tow | Where to start |
|---|---|
| Close to 8,700 pounds | The GT HEMI V8 with the Tow 'n Go Package. |
| Well under it | A wider range of Durangos, and we look up the rating on each. |
| Occasionally, and people the rest of the time | A Durango with both the third row and the towing package. |
| A weight you are not sure of | Tell us what you carry and we work out the loaded weight together. |
We start from the trailer: its loaded weight, with fuel, water and everything you carry, narrows the choice quickly.
If the loaded weight is well under 8,700 pounds, a wider range of Durangos suits you, and the package is less important.
If it is close to 8,700, let us know. We will have the GT HEMI V8 with Tow 'n Go ready.
| What you tow | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| A utility or boat trailer | Usually well inside the range, and we confirm the rating on the vehicle. |
| A livestock or equipment trailer | This is where the engine and package make the difference. |
| Not sure what it weighs | We help you work out the loaded weight, and the rest follows. |
The right rating is the one that fits what you pull, so we start by asking about your trailer.
If you pull close to the top of the range, we point you at the configuration rated for it.
Think about the trip as well. Pulling west into the wind on I-70 with a full load is hard work, and a short Saturday run across Topeka asks much less. Spare capacity is what makes the I-70 trip comfortable.
Bring the trailer if you can, or its loaded weight if you cannot.
When you tow, you want straight answers about the work.
Excellent service. The team at Briggs was very helpful. They explained my repair and the cost was exactly what they said it would be. Strongly Recommend.
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A tow vehicle works harder, so it helps when one department knows its whole service record.
I’ve been a customer since Briggs has been in Topeka. I have always been treated with respect and my vehicle has been serviced in a professional manner.
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Pay in full, and your Durango is yours outright from day one, to drive as far as you like. The longer you keep it, the cheaper it is per year.
Spread the cost over a term that suits you. Our finance team will show you the rate, term and total before you sign.
A lower monthly payment for a set term and mileage. At the end you return the car, buy it or lease another.
We appraise your current car and put its value in writing. It is its own figure, beside the price of the new one.
Up to 8,700 pounds, with the Tow 'n Go Package on GT HEMI V8 models.
The Durango. A GT HEMI V8 with Tow 'n Go is rated up to 8,700 pounds. The V6 Durango is rated up to 6,200 pounds when properly equipped. The Hornet is our compact SUV, and we read its rating off the vehicle with you.
The 8,700-pound rating comes with the GT HEMI V8 and the Tow 'n Go Package together. Every other configuration carries its own rating, and we look it up with you.
Available on GT HEMI V8 models, the Tow 'n Go Package provides Best-in-Class towing capacity of 8,700 pounds.
The owner's manual gives the towing figures, and the engine and package on your Durango tell us which one applies. Bring it in and we look it up with you.
Because the rating applies to the loaded trailer, and the loaded number is higher than the empty one.
The rating reflects how the vehicle was built. The simplest route is a Durango that already has Tow 'n Go, and we will find one for you.
Third-row seating is available, and we show you which Durangos in our inventory have it.
85.1 cubic feet at its largest. We fold the seats with you to show how the space works for your gear.
They are separate options, so the answer depends on the individual vehicle. We check both together.
Which engine it has and whether the Tow 'n Go package is installed. Those two facts set the rating for that vehicle.
It applies to the configuration it was quoted for. On the Durango, 8,700 pounds is the GT HEMI V8 with the Tow 'n Go package. We look up the rating for any other build.
Then you have more of the lineup to choose from. We look up the rating for the one you choose.
The towing package sets the top rating of 8,700 pounds. HEMI V8 performance is available on all 2026 trims. The R/T 392, with the 6.4-liter V8 and 475 horsepower, is the performance Durango.
The HEMI is half of it. The 8,700-pound rating needs the engine and Tow 'n Go together, on GT HEMI V8 models.
That comes down to the loaded weight. Tow 'n Go on a GT HEMI V8 takes the rating to 8,700 pounds. The V6 Durango suits lighter loads. Tell us the loaded weight and we will match it to the right build.
Yes. We check the engine and whether Tow 'n Go is installed. Then we look up the rating for that exact vehicle, and you leave knowing what it tows.
Up to 8,700 pounds, when a GT HEMI V8 has the Tow 'n Go Package.
Available on GT HEMI V8 models, the Tow 'n Go Package provides Best-in-Class towing capacity of 8,700 pounds.
Third-row seating is available on the Durango, alongside over 50 seating configurations.
85.1 cubic feet, with the rear seats folded.
The V6 Durango is rated up to 6,200 pounds when properly equipped. The 8,700 figure belongs to GT HEMI V8 models with Tow 'n Go. We look up the rating for that specific vehicle with you.
Ask us to check any figure here against the specific vehicle.
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