VAN FOR TOWING
We have a 2016 Dodge Caravan and looking at getting a new trailer. The one we are looking at is 17 ft. and has a Dry Weight of 3163 lbs. Anyone out there towing with a van? How is it towing? What size...
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Mickey4me wrote:
We have a 2016 Dodge Caravan and looking at getting a new trailer. The one we are looking at is 17 ft. and has a Dry Weight of 3163 lbs. Anyone out there towing with a van? How is it towing? What size trailer? Anything we should know before making this purchase? Help!!
There are thousands of people successfully and confidently towing pop ups with their minivan.
However, even if your max tow rating is 3500lbs (it wont be more) the dry weight of what you're looking at it way too high. When loaded, or even as it sits on the dealers lot, will weigh a lot more.
Don't believe the dry tongue weight either.
Consider looking at dry weights of 2000-2500lbs and gross weight ratings of 3500-4000lbs, no more.
You might also consider a WDH of the 600lb bar/6000lb capacity range.
