* Axle Ratio: Different axle ratios (e.g., 3.54, 3.91, 4.10) directly impacted towing capacity. Higher numerical ratios meant greater towing power.
* Transmission: Whether it had a manual or automatic transmission also affected its capability.
* GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): The van's GVWR, printed on a sticker inside the driver's side doorjamb, is crucial. Towing capacity is always less than the GVWR.
* Options: Things like additional suspension packages, heavy-duty towing packages, and the presence of a weight-distributing hitch would affect the safe towing capacity.
Therefore, you cannot determine the towing capacity without consulting the original owner's manual for that specific van's configuration. The sticker inside the driver's side door jamb might also list the towing capacity, but it's not guaranteed.
To find the correct towing capacity, you would ideally need the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) to check factory specifications (though this may require contacting Dodge/Stellantis directly or a specialized vehicle history service). Otherwise, the owner's manual remains the best resource.
