Expert Answers about Chrysler Town and Country

• How To Mount 2 Kayaks On The Roof Of A 2013 Town And Country With Factory Crossbars
• I did some research on your 2013 Chrysler Town And Country. It sounds to me like you have a factory crossbar setup similar to the one shown in the photo that I've attached. If so, then you can mount Thule Compass Kayak and SUP Carrier # TH890000 on the crossbars. This can hold up to 2 kayaks vertically (on their sides), 1 kayak horizontally (flat), or 2 stand-up-paddle boards horizontally (flat). The carrier itself weighs about 20lbs and has a weight capacity of 130lbs; you will want...
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• Will Thule Roof Cargo Box TH859XT Fit a 2014 Chrysler Town and Country
• The extension for the part # TH859XT is the part # TH8591XT. To fit this on your 2014 Chrysler Town and Country would require you to have a roof rack with crossbars that are spread between 20" and 37" apart. lf this is the case, the extension will work just fine. I actually attached an install video that shows the # TH859XT installed on a 2014 Town and Country just like yours as well. In the video the van has the factory roof rack.
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• Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector on a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country for Trailer Lights Only
• If you use a 4- to 7-Way adapter, such as # 37185, then you will just have the lighting functions on the trailer (minus reverse lights). On the adapter, you will have to ground the white wire to the vehicle frame, otherwise it will not work. The blue wire is for electric brakes which you said you do not need. The black wire is for 12 volt power if the trailer uses any. If those functions are not needed you can just cap off those wires and stow them out of the way. The last wire would...
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• Can a 1985 Palamino Trailer be Switch From Hydraulic Brakes to Electric Brakes
• If your spindle has wear, I recommend replacing it with a new spindle. The wear can become worse, not provide a good surface for the bearing/seal, and lead to other problems down the road. Better to take care of it ahead of time before it becomes a problem. I have included a link to our spindle main page for you to view. The outside diameter of a drum will be larger than the inside and larger than the measurement we use. A 7 inch diameter listed will have a 7 inch inside diameter. To...
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• Could Du-Ha Tote Wheeled Storage Container Fit in Van Cargo Area
• It's possible but you'd have to compare the dimensions of it to the dimensions you have available as this has never been tested in your Town and Country. The dimensions of this are 53" long x 15" wide x 15" tall.
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring that Stops Working Right with Headlights
• Your main problem is an insufficient ground for the trailer wiring. Try improving the connection of the main ground wire of the trailer wiring harness. Make sure it is attached to a clean metal surface. Or you can run all of the trailer wires back to the main ground. This is actually the ideal solution. But you can also check the current grounds for the lights to make sure they are making a solid connection to a clean metal surface. What you described is the classic insufficient ground...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2001 Chrysler Town and Country
• We have trailer hitches that are a confirmed fit for your 2001 Chrysler Town and Country. For towing the best option we have is the Draw Tite part # 75119 which is a confirmed fit and would work well with a small trailer. For trailer wiring the Tekonsha kit part # 118376 would work well too as it is a confirmed fit. For a ball mount the part # 2753 will fit the hitch and then for a 1-7/8 inch ball the part # 19260 is a fit too.
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2008 Chrysler Town and Country Carrying Wheelchair Carrier
• The best hitch for your 2008 Chrysler Town and Country for carrying a wheelchair carrier like you mentioned would be the etrailer # e98854 which has the best tongue weight capacity and has a mostly hidden appearance which looks the best and also helps with ground clearance. In the description it says max GTW with weight distribution is 5,000 lbs which is a system that distributes some tongue weight up to the front axle which increases the weight capacity. For a custom trailer wiring harness...
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• Recommended Back Up Alarm For A 2014 Chrysler Town and Country
• For your 2014 Chrysler Town And Country, I recommend either the Surface Mount Back-up Alarm - 97 DB # BK97DB you referenced or the Light-Duty to Medium-Duty Back-Up Alarm with Wire Leads - 12-24 Volts - Less than 0.3 Amp - 97 dB # PK41820. For either alarm, you can use the Pollak Light-Duty Toggle Switch - On-Off - 12 Volt - 10 Amp - 6" Wire Leads # PK34513 and just splice the hot side of the switch into the reverse light wire and then run the cold side to the alarm. You can use the...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2001 Chrysler Town and Country to Use with Wheelchair Carrier
• The Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Round Tube Receiver Hitch # 75119 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2001 Chrysler Town and Country. This is a Class III hitch that features a tongue weight capacity of 350 pounds, which sounds like it will be more than enough for the combined weight of your wheelchair/scooter and carrier. With this in mind, you will also need to verify the tongue weight capacity of the vehicle itself, as you will always be limited by your weakest component....
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• Ground Clearance with a Trailer Hitch Installed on a 2011 Chrysler Town & Country
• The trailer hitches for the 2011 Chrysler Town & Country that will allow for the most ground clearance are the ones where only the receiver part of the hitch is visible such as # 13364 which hangs down about an inch or so lower than the bottom of the exhaust tip which you can see in the video showing installation that I have linked. The rear fascia on the vehicle may need to be notched out a little as specified in the instructions which I have also linked. When we installed this hitch...
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• Options for Carrying 4 Bikes on 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
• If you were wanting to carry four bikes on your Town and Country, you'd need to install a trailer hitch like part # 75579. You could then install an inexpensive 4 bike rack like the Swagman Trailhead, part # S63380. The bike rack manufacturers have determined that attempting to carry more than three bikes on a bike rack strapped to the trunk or hatch lid would damage the vehicle, as the rack and the bikes would weigh too much. If you could carry the remaining bike in the rear of your...
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• Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer With a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country With Stow-N-Go Seating
• To pull a trailer with your 2006 Chrysler Town and Country with Stow-N-Go seats you will need a trailer hitch, ball mount, pin and clip, hitch ball, and the wiring harness for lighting on the trailer. The hitch I would recommend is the Draw-Tite Class III 2-Inch Hitch, part # 75305. This hitch has a gross towing weight capacity of 3,500 lbs. Because the capacity of any towing system is limited to the capacity of its lowest rated component, you will want to check your owners manual to determine...
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• Recommended Hitch and Towing Accessories for Towing Pop-Up Camper w/ 2014 Chrysler Town and Country
• i'd be happy to help you with that. For a hitch, the etralier # e98854 would be an excellent choice, with plenty of capacity for the pop up camper you mentioned. It would also serve as a handy attachment point for a hitch mounted bike rack like the Thule # TH934XTR or a cargo carrying tray like # S68FR. You'll also need a trailer wring harness like # C56331, a ball mount like # D-28 and a # PC3 hitch pin. You'll also need a trailer ball like # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch or # 63845 for a...
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• 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country
• Yes, you can install a 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch on your 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. I recommend Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 36455 which is a Class II hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver. I have included a link to a video showing an example installation for you. If you want to do some towing I recommend ball mount # 36061. It includes a pin and clip. For a 1-7/8 inch ball I recommend # 19256 and for a 2 inch I recommend # 19258. For trailer wiring I recommend # C56331 to add a 4-Way flat...
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• How to Pick Out a Spare Wheel and Tire Combo for a Trailer
• To pick out the correct spare wheel and tire we will need to know the tire size that is stamped on the sidewall of the tire and the bolt pattern of the wheel. I attached a picture that shows what the size will look like and a help article that details how to determine bolt pattern. With that info you can check out the link I attached to a page that has all of the wheels/tires we offer. You would want to use the filters on the page to narrow down the results to see what would fit. Or you...
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• 2 inch Hitch Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Chrysler Town and Country
• The Draw Tite trailer hitch part # 75579 is a confirmed fit for your 2014 Chrysler Town and Country, is a 2 inch hitch, and doesn't require any bumper cutting. A mudflap on the driver side may require trimming. I attached an install video for more info for you to check out as well. For trailer wiring you'd then want the part # C56331. If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country
• The best transmission cooler for your 2009 Chrysler Town and Country will be one that has the capacity to suit your application and fits in the space in the engine compartment. If you plan on doing a lot of towing, towing long distances, towing in hilly terrain, or frequently towing heavy loads, then I recommend the Derale Cooler, # D13503, that you have referenced. This is a class III cooler rated for up to 6,000 pounds gross trailer weight. Transmission fluid cannot be overcooled so...
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• Recommended Two Bike Racks for 2005 Chrysler Town and Country
• Lets start with the hitch. If you would only be using the hitch as an attachment point for a bike rack, and cannot foresee ever towing a trailer or needing a hitch mounted accessory like a cargo tray like part # 63153, a trunk or hatch mounted rack would be an excellent choice. Since a trunk mount rack is typically not left in place when not being used, you will want to choose the rack that is easiest to install and remove. The Thule Raceway, part # TH9001PRO for a 2 bike capacity or #...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country with Stow-N-Go Seats
• Yes, Curt trailer hitch # C12289 will fit your Chrysler Town and Country with Stow-N-Go seats. If you plan on doing some towing the correct ball mount to use is # C45520. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # C40001 and for a 2 inch ball use # C40018. And for trailer wiring use # 118300. I have linked videos showing example installations of the hitch and wiring for you. Curt also says you have to use stabilization strap # 18050 when using this hitch for any non-trailer load (such as a bike rack...
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