I don't think you want to confuse Hitch weight capability with tow vehicle capability. You can get a hitch system capable of supporting 12000 lbs but that does not mean your TV can do the same.
Just Goggling a "2008 Dodge Dakota V6 Spec" came up with...
One site provided the following;
2008 Dodge Dakota ST Extended Cab Pickup Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features;
Trailer towing preparation
- Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 6,010, curb weight (lbs) 4,296, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 3,250 and max payload (lbs) 1,710
Elsewhere I found ranges for tow capability of 3250 - 4850 lbs. for 3.7L V6
I hope this helps.
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