Towing Capacity, Trailer Hitch, Wiring, and Transmission Cooler for a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country
Question:
With the curt hitch do I need to do anything to my transmission? And what will be my max towing capacity?
asked by: Ryan T
Expert Reply:
The towing capacity of your 2015 Chrysler Town and Country is going to depend on a few factors. Take a look at the picture I have included from the owner's manual. It illustrates the capacity of the vehicle in certain scenarios. At most the van can tow 3,600 pounds.
I do recommend a transmission cooler because when towing or even when just carrying a lot of weight in the van, it puts additional strain on the transmission. A supplemental cooler will help to lower the fluid temperature which is good for the transmission.
The most popular cooler is # D13503. If your van has a closed transmission system (if there isn't a dipstick to check the transmission fluid level) then you will need to have the cooler professionally installed.
For a trailer hitch there are several options with the most popular being the Curt trailer hitch # 13364. The hitch is rated higher than the van so you will need to go by the lower capacity of the van.
Since you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # EBMK4EL. It comes with a ball mount with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop, interchangeable ball set, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
And for trailer wiring you can use # C56331 to add a 4-Way flat connector. I have included links showing example installations of the hitch and wiring for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class III - Efficient
- Transmission Coolers
- Plate-Fin Cooler
- Mid-Size Truck
- SUV
- Van
- Standard Mount
- 11W x 8-3/4T x 7/8D Inch
- With 11/32 Inch Hose Barb Inlets
- Derale
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit - Extra-Long - 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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