Expert Answers about Dodge Grand Caravan

• Parts Needed to Connect 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan with 4-Way Trailer Connector to Trailer With 6-Way
• The best way to install a 6-way connector on the rear of your 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan is to use # ETBC6. This uses your existing 4-way and provides a 6-way and all the necessary wiring to power your trailer's brakes. The only thing it doesn't include is an electric brake controller. If you need a brake controller as well I suggest the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 because of its reliability and ease of use. It's one of our top selling brake controllers. I've attached a video of the...
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• Can You Flat Tow a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan and What is Needed for Towing Behind an RV
• After doing some research and locating the owners manual for your 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan you are not able to flat tow this vehicle. According to the owners manual the options for towing this vehicle are to tow it on a trailer, so all 4 tires are off of the ground. Or you can use a tow dolly such as the Roadmaster Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1. This dolly has sliding ramps that adjust side-to-side from 34" to 77" to fit most vehicles. The dolly has a maximum weight capacity...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver to Fit a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
• Yes, we have trailer hitch receivers to fit your 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. I recommend the Draw-Tite # 75579. It's a Class III, 2 inch hitch which will have a higher capacity and fit more accessories than a smaller hitch. Make sure you stay within the weight ratings of your van though. If you plan to tow a trailer with your van you'll also need wiring. Use # C56331 that plugs into the van's wiring behind both tail lights. Then you'll run a power wire up to the van's battery so the...
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• Recommended 7 way Connector for 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan Using Autowbrake
• The Autowbrake # 3430001 is a great choice! To add a 7 way to your 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan you'll want to use the # ETBC7L, since it doesn't require the wiring of a brake wire into the vehicle like the # ETBC7. You will still need to run a wire for the 12v power, but other than than it's going to be really easy to install since it plugs into your existing 4 way. To complete installation of the Autowbrake I recommend using the Junction Box and Installation Kit for Autowbrake Trailer-Mounted...
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• Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
• In order to use the electric trailer brakes you are going to need to install a brake controller and 7-Way trailer connector on your 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. First, if your van does not already have a 4-Way connector you will need to install one using # 118552. If it does have a 4-Way already you do not need to install another one. Next you will need the 4 and 7-Way Installation kit # ETBC7. This provides the 7-Way and the wiring and accessories needed to hardwire in the brake controller....
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• Broken Lock Core on Sears X-Cargo Roof Box
• According to our contact at Thule, the manufacturer of the Sears X-Cargo rooftop cargo boxes, the locks on the Sears X-Cargo boxes are riveted into place and they are not replaceable. The only other option is to replace the old box with a new box. We offer several roof boxes for you to check out, including Thule boxes. I have attached a link to our selection for you to check out. One of our most popular cargo boxes is the Thule Force XT XXL, # TH6359B.
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• Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with Stow-n-Go Seating
• The wiring harnesses for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan like # 118300 install in line with the tail light wiring on the vehicle. I have included a link to the instructions and a link to a video that shows a typical installation for you. A wiring harness that connects to a special harness as part of a tow package is not available. Some tow packages include different suspension, transmission cooler, a different gearing in the transmission, or any number of things. Each manufacturer does it...
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• Parts Needed to Run 12-Volt Circuit to Install Curt C51180 Echo Brake Controller
• Since you already have the # 37185 adapter, all you'll need to do to install the Curt # C51180 Echo wireless is run a 12V circuit from the black wire on the adapter to the positive battery terminal via a 30 amp circuit breaker like # PK54530. You'll need a length of 12 gauge wire long enough to run from the trailer connector, up under the vehicle into the engine compartment and to the battery. We offer 12 gauge wire by the foot as part # 12-1-1. You'll also need 2 small ring terminals...
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• Is a Brake Controller Needed to Activate Electric Brakes on Pop-Up Camper
• Electric brakes on a trailer do require a brake controller be installed in the tow vehicle to activate them. Along the most popular and reliable units we offer is the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. This brake controller is easy to set up and operate and offers 3 boost levels, battery protection and continuous diagnostics. It is among the highest-rated controllers used by our customers. Installation of this unit will require a brake controller installation kit, part # ETBC7 that you...
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• Transmission Cooler and Radiator Adapter Fitting for 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
• The Derale # D13612 will work just fine for your 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. The cooler includes the hose, hose clamps and necessary hardware for installation, but you'll also need the # D13035 adapter fitting. The cooler would install inline with the return line from the radiator to the transmission as shown in the provided video which will walk you through the installation process. The video shows a slightly different cooler being used, but the procedure would be just about identical with...
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• Parts Needed to Tow with a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
• To tow with your 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan you need a trailer hitch, trailer wiring, and a ball mount kit. The trailer hitch that I recommend for your application is the etrailer.com # E98854. This features a 2" receiver and gives you the best ground clearance/bumper clearance which is beneficial if you end up using accessories like a bike rack or cargo carrier. If you plan on towing a smaller trailer without brakes, then I recommend using the Curt # C56331 which gives you a 4-Way connector...
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• Parts Needed to Replace Wiring On Car Tow Dolly
• The replacement needed will depend on which trailer connector your car dolly uses, a 4 pole or a 7-way. For a 4-pole, a standard trailer wiring harness like # HM48240 would work well for you. If the tow dolly has a 7-way connector on it with electric brakes, I'd go with something like # 277-000141 to provide the trailer connector and junction box. The junction box allows you a safe spot to make your connections that will keep moisture away from the wiring connections. You'd use a length...
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• Recommended Parts for Towing Camper Equipped With a 7-Way Connector With 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
• I'd be happy to shed some light on that for you. Let's begin with a hitch, assuming you don't yet have one. I'd go with the Curt Class III # 13364 that you'd looked at. For a connector i would go with the Curt T-Connector # C56331 for the 4-way connector. And if your camper is equipped with brakes you will need a universal 7-way adapter # ETBC7. The Redarc Liberty # RED52VR is a great option. This particular kit comes with a universal wire harness. You'll also need a ball mount like...
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• Parts Needed to Install Trailer Brake Controller in 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
• Since your trailer has electric brakes, you will indeed need to install a brake controller to actuate them. I'd recommend a proportional brake controller like the Curt # C24VV Triflex for safe, effective and predictable braking. To install the brake controller, you'll need to begin with a 4 pole trailer wiring harness. You can provide one by installing # C56331. With the 4 pole in place, you'll install the controller using our # ETBC7 brake controller install kit. The kit includes every...
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• Testing Why Left Turn And Stop Wont Work On Trailer On Vehicle Side
• I would recommend checking all the pins on the vehicle's side 7-way using The Hook Probe Circuit Tester # PTW2993. Using this circuit tester will show you if a signal is coming through on the pin you are currently testing. When facing the 7-way using the circuit tester you will test for the proper signal as follows: 1 oclock position = 12 volt hot lead 3 oclock position = right turn/brake light 5 oclock position = brake controller output 7 oclock position = ground 9 oclock position =...
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• Rise or Drop of Ball Mount Needed for 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
• There is no specific 'best' rise or length of ball mount for a given vehicle. Since the hitch and coupler height of every vehicle and every trailer is different, you'll need to take some measurements. To determine the rise/drop of ball mount needed, you'd want to measure the distance from the inside top of the hitch receiver tube to the ground. Then with the trailer level, measure the distance from the underside of the trailer coupler to the ground. The difference between the measurements...
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• Replacement Lock for Rockwood Premier Pop-Up Camper
• We may have a solution available for you though we do not have a list of individual parts for specific trailers. However, you will likely find something that works, such as the Global Link RV Entry Door Locking Latch Kit # 295-000019, which is a replacement for a Global Link, Bauer, Lippert Components, Fastec (FIC), or TriMark standard entry door latch. I have added a link to pages that have our selection of entry and baggage door locks for you to take a look at.
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• Mounting Bracket Needed for 4-Pole Connector
• The Tow Ready Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat # 18144 is what you are looking for. It will hold the 4-Pole connector next to your trailer hitch receiver. All you will have to do is drill mounting holes into your hitch. If you would rather not drill into your hitch you can install the mounting bracket on a No-Drill Bracket. You can use part # 18140 for the shorter one or part # C57202 for the longer one. This will help to make the wiring harness and connector look much more clean. I have...
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• Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
• To tow a trailer you need a hitch receiver, ball mount, and hitch ball to hook up the trailer, as well as a wiring harness to power the trailer's lights. Hitch receivers are custom fit to vehicles. For your 2018 Dodge Caravan I recommend the etrailer.com hitch, part # E98854. It bolts right onto the van and all the hardware you need is included. It's a 2 inch receiver which has a higher capacity than the smaller 1-1/4 inch receivers. To go along with it I recommend our ball mount kit,...
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• Parts Needed For Towing a 1961 Broken Arrow TeePee Trailer With a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
• I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98854 for your 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. This is a class III receiver which will accept a 2" ball mount. As your trailer has a 4-way flat connector you will need the Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56331. Since the trailer has a 4-way it will not have electric trailer brakes. I highly recommend using a Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA92-00-0600. This hitch is rated for trailer up to 6,000lbs with a tongue weight of 250-600lbs. It will...
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