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Re: Tow with 2014 Grand Caravan R/T?
Thank you all for the responses! Sounds like I need the factory-installed package for the Grand Caravan or to consider an SUV that's better suited to towing. As a beginner, I'm hesitant to play around with anything that's borderline or that I need to be overly careful with. Some wiggle room will ease my mind as my husband and I figure this out. That said, I've learned a lot from your posts about the numbers I need to crunch and the features I need to consider.1.3KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Tow with 2014 Grand Caravan R/T?
Thank you all! I'm glad I decided to dig into this a bit more. Any tips on how to buy with confidence as a newbie? It sounds like I need to identify the trailer that I'm interested in, then perhaps the RV dealer can help me find the right car to pull it?284Views0likes0CommentsTow with 2014 Grand Caravan R/T?
I'm going to start by saying I know little (almost nothing) about this subject. Treat my ignorance with kindness, please! My husband and I road trip long distances and tent camp with our three kids several times each summer. We currently own a 2009 SE Grand Caravan and we're considering buying a 2014 Grand Caravan R/T. We love the versatility of the Grand Caravan's Stow-and-Go and the overall "bang for the buck". Our goal within the next year or two is to buy a pop-up camper which we could, in theory, tow with the new van. So, I know that this is possible, per the internet research I've done. What I can't figure out is whether I need a specific factory-installed Trailer Tow Group that "a load-leveling and height-control suspension." The Dodge website is sketchy on the details and doesn't seem to offer this package on the "build-it" feature. The dealership I am working with seems to think the vehicle can haul 3,600 lbs without any factory-installed tow package, and they seemed to doubt such a thing existed. Here's what I know about the car I'm looking at: 3.6 V6 engine, 6-speed automatic 62TE transmission, electronic stability control, trailer sway damping, anti-lock 4-wheel HD disc brakes, "performance suspension". My question to you: Would it be possible to take THIS vehicle and equip it to safely tow a pop-up, bikes, etc. on cross-country trips? Thanks!11KViews0likes24Comments
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