Expert Answers about Dodge Caliber
- How to Determine Correct Ball Mount for Tow Vehicle and Trailer.
- In order to choose the correct ball mount for your tow vehicle and trailer, you will first need to take a couple of measurements.
With your tow vehicle parked on level ground, take a measurement from the ground to the top of the trailer hitch receiver. Then with your trailer on level ground, measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler. If the hitch height on your vehicle is greater, you will want to find a ball mount with a drop. If the coupler height is greater, you will want...
view full answer... - Hitch Recommendation for a 2007 Dodge Caliber Towing a Jet Ski Trailer
- It's very possible that you could tow a Jet Ski with your 2007 Dodge Caliber but you will need to check a few things first. You will need to know what the owners manual of the Caliber says is the towing capacity for the vehicle and you will need to know the weight of the trailer with the Jet Ski loaded on it. If the Jet Ski weighs less than the weight capacity for the vehicle you would be OK to tow with it.
Now for a hitch you would want the Draw Tite hitch part # 24769. I attached an...
view full answer... - Would a Transmission Cooler Help a 2009 Dodge Caliber that Whines After Warming Up on Hills
- Transmission coolers do an excellent job keeping the transmission fluid cool to prevent damage from happening, but if your transmission already has problems it won't fix the issue.
Your best option would be to take your vehicle to a qualified transmission repair shop and let them diagnose the noise your vehicle has. Once the problem is addressed I would then recommend installing a transmission cooler to prevent future problems as heat is the number one killer of transmissions.
The part...
view full answer... - Roof Rack Recommendation for 2012 Dodge Caliber for Small Cargo Box
- For your 2012 Dodge Caliber we have one roof rack option. The Inno square roof rack part numbers # INB127, # INSUT, and # INK555 which would do a great job to carry a small cargo carrier as long as it's compatible with the smaller crossbar spread of this rack. The part # MPG901 would work and provides 12 feet of cubic space.
view full answer... - Recommendations for Carrying a Dirt Bike with a 2007 Dodge Caliber R/T AWD
- The only trailer hitches available for a 2007 Dodge Caliber are Class I trailer hitches that have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. They also have a 200 pound tongue weight capacity which is not going to be high enough to support the weight of the bike and carrier.
A higher capacity hitch is not available because the vehicle cannot support the weight. Make sure to consult the vehicle owners manual in the towing section to determine the towing capacities of your Caliber.
What I recommend...
view full answer... - Trunk/Spare Tire Mount Bike Racks for a 2009 Dodge Caliber and 2005 Hummer H3
- First, the Thule OutWay platform rack # TH65JV is best suited for vehicles that have a metal bumper. This is because on plastic or fiberglass bumpers the weight of the rack and bikes can deform the bumper. With that said this rack will fit your 2009 Dodge Caliber but not the Hummer H3 because of the spare tire on the back.
For the Caliber a better option would be the Raceway 2 # TH45JV because it weighs less and is much less likely to cause any damage. It is a hanging style rack rather...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness for 2007 Dodge Caliber R/T AWD
- I apologize but at this time our manufacturers are only producing hitches for the SE and SXT models, not the R/T. The R/T is a performance minded model and due the differences between the R/T and SE/SXT models, a hitch cannot be safely attached to the frame.
view full answer... - Thule Raceway 3 Bike Carrier Recommendation for a 2008 Dodge Caliber
- Yes, the Thule OutWay 3 Bike Carrier, part # TH56BV, is a confirmed fit for your 2008 Dodge Caliber.
As long as the weight of your 3 mountain bikes does not exceed the weight capacity of 99 lbs that this rack has you could carry your 3 mountain bikes easily and comfortably..
If you plan on carrying women's or alternative framed bikes I would recommend you get a Thule Bike Adapter Bar, part # TH982XT.
view full answer... - Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2009 Dodge Caliber
- We have several trunk mount bike racks listed as a fit for the 2009 Dodge Caliber. I have included a link to them for you. I personally own the OutWay 3-bike rack, # TH56BV, that you have referenced. This is the best trunk mount bike rack I have used. It has a plethora of features but my favorite is the the way in which it mounts.
The OutWay uses 2 retractable cables instead of 6 straps like other racks. This makes installation/removal of the rack fast and easy. It also features anti-sway...
view full answer... - Which Ball Mount Should be Used on a Hitch for a 2009 Dodge Caliber
- With the Draw-Tite hitch, part # 24769, for your 2009 Dodge Caliber you should use part # 3591. I have added a link to the instructions for the hitch so that you can see the hitch profile and how the draw bar is positioned.
Draw bar part # 36061 is for a Class II hitch and the hitches available for your Caliber are Class I, except for the Valley, so that ball mount would not fit in the hitch. I have included a link to all the ball mounts we carry for Class I hitches.
You want the trailer...
view full answer... - Towing Setup Recommendations for a 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT
- This Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 24769, has towing capacities of 2000 lbs total trailer weight and 200 lbs tongue weight. If your boat and trailer weighs less than that this hitch would be adequate for you.
You should also consult the owners manual of your 2007 Dodge Caliber SXT for the towing capacity of your vehicle. You should always go with the lowest towing capacity of all the components of your towing setup when determining your overall towing capacity.
If you determine that...
view full answer... - Trailer Wiring for 2007 Dodge Caliber
- The Curt trailer wiring kit part # C55050 is a confirmed fit for your 2007 Dodge Caliber and was designed specifically for your taillight configuration so it would fit and function perfectly fine. The converter box allows the separate circuits to combine like trailer wiring needs.
view full answer... - Can Tire Chains be Used on a 2011 Dodge Caliber SXT
- We can't recommend snow chains for a vehicle if the owners manual states that they cannot be used for liability and safety reasons. But we are aware that in some instances dealers in areas near snowy parts of the country will make exceptions to the rules outlined in the owners manual. In your situation that's what you need to do. Find a local Dodge dealer and ask them what they recommend you do to travel through an area that requires snow chains.
If the Thule Chains part # TH01221104 are...
view full answer... - Transmission and Oil Cooler Recommendations for 2008 Dodge Caliber
- If your CVT transmission has lines that run from the transmission to the radiator (some do, some do not), you can install a transmission cooler. A transmission cooler is inexpensive insurance that would do a great job of extending the life of your transmission.
If this is the case, a combination transmission/oil cooler would be a good choice. The Derale Combination Transmission and Engine Oil Cooler, part # D15902 might be a good choice for you. The Cooler Kit includes everything necessary...
view full answer... - Carrying a Mobility Scooter with 2008 Dodge Caliber
- Although we don't have a carrier that would be compatible with any of the hitches available for your Caliber, we do have a solution that would allow you to transport your scooter. Your best bet for transporting the scooter with that vehicle would be to use a small utility trailer like # K2MMT5X7.
To set your vehicle up for towing, you'd first need to install a hitch. As long as your Caliber isn't an SRT-4 model, you could use the Draw-Tite Class I hitch, part # 24769. The hitch does not...
view full answer... - Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 24769 Recommendation for a 2008 Dodge Caliber
- This Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 24769, will fit on your 2008 Dodge Caliber. Also, this hitch has towing capacities of 2,000 lbs total trailer weight and 200 lbs tongue weight because it is a Class I trailer hitch. All of the hitches available for your Caliber are Class I with the same capacities. I also recommend checking your owners manual for the towing capacity of your vehicle. There are many instances where the towing capacity of the vehicle does not match the capacity...
view full answer... - Is a Ball Mount Required to Tow Trailer with 2007 Dodge Caliber
- Draw Bars are needed for towing. Another name for them, that to me makes more sense, is "ball mount" Basically this is the piece of metal that inserts into the hitch opening that holds the hitch ball for your trailer to connect to. If you want to tow with your 2007 Dodge Caliber you will need a ball mount. First you need a hitch installed though. For that the Draw Tite part # 24769 is the correct fit. And then for a ball mount/draw bar you'd want the part # 3591 which is what Draw Tite...
view full answer... - Recommended Trunk-Mount Bike Rack for 2007 Dodge Caliber
- We do not carry any 1-bike trunk-mount bike carriers that fit your car, but we can offer you choices in 2-bike carriers that are confirmed to fit well on your 2007 Dodge Caliber that has a spoiler at the roofline.
The Gateway Pro # TH88VR is a good choice. Both racks are reasonably lightweight, both are USA-made and both are covered by Thule's limited lifetime warranty.
Videos for both racks are linked for you to further illustrate their features and installation.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2007 Dodge Caliber
- For your 2007 Dodge Caliber the hitch I recommend is the Draw Tite part # 24769 because unlike the Curt it does not require a stabilizer strap when carrying a non-supported load like a bike rack.
I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2007 Dodge Caliber
- All of the available trailer hitches for your 2007 Dodge Caliber are Class I model hitches. Trailer hitch manufacturers will typically try to match the rating/capacity of a hitch to the particular vehicle it is designed to fit. This is likely why there aren't any higher class hitches available for your Dodge Caliber, as the vehicle itself does not have the capacity that a higher class unit would provide. I took a look at the online owner's manual for your vehicle and it does state that...
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