From how you described it, there might be an overload situation with the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56331 on your 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan with the tow dolly. That said, LED lights don't normally have much draw and the maximum amps the harness can handle are 7.5 amps per circuit for the tail lights and 4.2 amps per circuit for the stop/turn lights. You said there were a lot of lights which is why this still might be the case. You can check the maximum draw of the lights... view full answer...
A light bulb going out on the trailer will not cause a converter box to short out, but it is indicating a short on the trailer that could be causing the converter box on your vehicle to short out.
If all of the functions at the 4-Way connector on your 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan are working properly, we can turn our attention to the trailer. Start by checking all of the light bulbs on the trailer to be sure they are installed properly and in good working condition. Next, check the ground... view full answer...
What you describe is a fairly common occurrence. The spot where the hitch sits on the vehicle does not vary from Grand Caravans of the same model year. However, since the exhaust system uses flexible rubber isolators and muffler hangers that are easily manipulated, the exact location of the exhaust system can vary quite a bit between vehicles of the same year, make and model.
We've actually come up with a help article that specifically addresses this issue (see provided link), which provides... view full answer...
When testing the wire harness on your 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, you should only see power on the harness when the converter receives a signal from the tail lights. If you have power all the time then that would indicate a short or a bad connection.
You want to make sure the black wire with the fuse holder and fuse is connected to the positive post on your battery. Make sure the white ground wire has been secured to a clean bare metal surface.
After you have checked all of the connections... view full answer...
The only fuses that look like they might be related to your trailer running lights are M14 (Trailer Tow) and M17 (Left Tail/License/Park Lamp, Running Lamps). These will be located in the fuse box under your hood.
It could also be that you have a short somewhere. Check the connector on your 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan and your trailer as well as the grounds for both. If those are all clean and free of corrosion then your next best bet is to check the wiring itself. Look for places where the... view full answer...
You might need to check the power wire connection on wiring harness # C56331. Make sure it is connected to the positive battery terminal and not to any other power source such as the alternator. Also check the ground connection for the converter box. It needs to be attached to a clean bare metal surface; no paint either. And I also recommend grounding the converter by itself and not to share ground locations with other electrical components. view full answer...
To determine if the converter box is bad on your trailer wiring harness, I recommend testing the wires going into the converter box from the tail lights by probing them with a circuit tester. If you have power for the right turn signal and brake light going into the converter box but no power coming out of the converter box, then the converter box is probably bad and should be replaced.
I also recommend inspecting the harness from the converter box to the 4-way trailer connector. Sometimes... view full answer...
Having the signal bleed over from the drivers side to the circuit feeding the passenger side usually indicates a ground problem. Try running a jumper from the white ground wire coming off the converter to the negative battery terminal, and see if that solves your problem. If so, try using a different grounding point for the converter. If there is a factory installed grounding point nearby, that would be ideal. If no factory ground is available, try shooting the grounding screw into a pinch... view full answer...
If a signal is going into the Tow Ready Wiring Harness, part # 118552, Modulite box and not coming out, or a signal is going into the box and coming out on the wrong wires the ground on the vehicle may not be connected properly. If the white ground wire is not installed properly on the vehicle, then the green and yellow wires will not carry signal coming out of the box.
To check the ground wire on the Modulite box you will want to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993. First, connect... view full answer...
The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TDVRRT on your 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan do ride close to the axle, but your photo seems closer than normal. We have had some folks mention that when unloaded the Timbren springs ride pretty rough and are really nice when loaded. As far as a banging noise along with the closeness of your axle, that makes me think your suspension may be not quite as nice as it should be. With 90K on your vehicle, you may be due for new shocks and possibly... view full answer...
The Curt trailer wiring harness for the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan is # C56331. I could not find information on a 56187. The correct harness does not have an LED indicator light on it anywhere. There are some adapters, like # C57674, that have LED indicators to tell you a circuit is working on or not.
In this situation the 12 volt indicator light will always be on because the 12 volt circuit is hardwired directly to the battery. In order to not have it come on it would have to be wired to... view full answer...
It sounds like you are using a universal wiring kit like the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236 on your 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. This is a kit that you hardwire to your vehicle and it has a green wire for the right stop/turn signal, a yellow wire for the left stop/turn signal, a red wire for the stop light, a white wire for the ground, and a brown wire for the tail/running lights.
If your vehicle has the stop signal combined with the turn signals... view full answer...
It sounds like the electric brakes on your trailer aren't working when stepping on the brake pedal but are working when using the manual override on the brake controller.
If this is the case then the first possible cause might simply be how you are testing the controller. Many trailer brake controllers are proportional, which means they power the trailer brakes based on the deceleration of the tow vehicle. If you have a proportional controller and are testing the brakes with the tow vehicle... view full answer...
The way you are describing the trailer connectors on the vehicle it does not sound like a factory connector. But regardless of if it is factory or aftermarket, check to make sure there is not a loose white ground wire not connected to anything. The harness will not function fully without a proper ground.
It is possible that the lights on the trailer are over drawing the ability of the trailer wiring on the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. If it is factory wiring then you would need to consult... view full answer...
Something is going on with the installation of the Curt Wiring Harness part # C56331 on your 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. It should not be blowing the fuse under normal towing situations, but even more so without a trailer being connected. What I would recommend you do is go over all of the connections this harness makes to your vehicle to see if there is anything out of place that could be causing a short.
Also, check that there aren't any cut or exposed sections of the power wire between... view full answer...
I do have a recommendation as Curt does not offer the replacement components that you are looking for on your Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56331 for your 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan.
I have noticed is not everyone secures the black converter box on their vehicle. If the box is left free it tends to become more easily damaged. For this reason it is best to use the included double-sided tape and if at all possible secure the top hole with a screw into a solid structure that will... view full answer...
We do have something that will help. Honestly, your best option for noise reduction is to roll the awning up. That said, since your awning has the Solera Smart Arms you can add the Solera Smart Arm Wind Sensor Kit # LC715123.
The Solera Smart Arm Wind Sensor Kit # LC715123 has 3 different levels of wind sensitivity, or you can completely deactivate the wind sensor altogether. This will allow you to leave your awning extended at night and if it gets too windy the awning will automatically... view full answer...
The first thing you will want to do is replace any corroded connectors or wires that you see as this will cause your lights to malfunction. Once the corrosion is gone, test the ends on each of the poles coming from the vehicle side trailer connector for proper function while a helper activates each circuit. You can do this by using a circuit tester part # PTW2993.
This should fix your problem however, if it does not, I would be glad to offer further troubleshooting advice if you can tell... view full answer...
On your 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan a powered wiring harness is needed to take the amperage draw off of the vehicle's sensitive wiring. The powered harnesses that connect to the vehicle battery use the battery to power the trailer lights.
Curt powered harnesses do tend to put constant power on at least 1 circuit even with the vehicle off. this usually isn't an issue unless something is plugged into the 4-Way and drawing power.
Since the Curt harnesses are not working for you I recommend... view full answer...
Per Air Lift the leading cause of air bag failure is tearing or punctures from flying debris or interference with other parts underneath the vehicle. It may be worth taking a look at your existing system and inspect for adequate clearance under the vehicle to try to prevent future failures.
A couple of measurements from the instructions on the Air Lift AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs # AL60814 include checking the tail pipe clearance to ensure that it is at least 2-3... view full answer...
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