Bumper Problems - 2016 Grand Caravan
When I purchased my 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan a few months ago, I had the dealer install the OEM hitch and wiring with an eye towards a future trailer. I never looked too closely back there since we w...
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rrupert wrote:
I assume your hitch is integral to the bumper if it is an OEM hitch. The after market hitches usually mount below the bumper. Assuming yours is OEM, I would make sure everything in mounted there properly. Maybe a trip to your dealership to
have them check it would be in order. If they think it isn't right take it back to the body shop. My concern would be that it isn't mounted properly both the bumper and hitch are in jeopardy of failure.
You're correct that it's an OEM hitch. I was able to get under there last night and compare it to some photos and installation videos I found online. It looks like the hitch itself is installed properly but I can't find any examples that have the wiring plug set up the way they did it on ours. It's mounted next to the hitch receiver and it seems to be what's causing the fit issue with the bumper cover. Most of the installations I've seen have the wiring loose and tucked up into the bumper itself, but this one is firmly mounted.
