Beginner 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
I hate for this to be my first post but the more I'm shopping around and looking the more I seem to confuse myself. The family currently has a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan rated fro 3600lbs (gross towing ...
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I can't advise you on what will work best for your family of 5 (and the dog?)
But, when making your selection....DO NOT use the listed "Dry Weight" of any of your choices. That number is very misleading and you will not be towing a completely stripped down, empty trailer.
You will be best served by looking at the PAYLOAD numbers of you Caravan and not the tow rating. My bet is that after you load up your family, and their stuff, and consider hitch weight you will have very little left over payload for a trailer much more than a popup.
Hopefully others will chime in and be more optimistic. Don't give up on the camping thing for you and your family.
But, when making your selection....DO NOT use the listed "Dry Weight" of any of your choices. That number is very misleading and you will not be towing a completely stripped down, empty trailer.
You will be best served by looking at the PAYLOAD numbers of you Caravan and not the tow rating. My bet is that after you load up your family, and their stuff, and consider hitch weight you will have very little left over payload for a trailer much more than a popup.
Hopefully others will chime in and be more optimistic. Don't give up on the camping thing for you and your family.
