Recommended Suspension Enhancement For 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Towing Boat Trailer

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how do i tell if my 2016 caravanwith a class 2 hitch can handle towing a boat that weighs 950lbs and a 60hp motor dont know the weight. Do i need to boost the suspension at all?

asked by: Todd W

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With your 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan, you have a towing capacity of 3600 lbs according to the manufacturer, so you won't have any issue with the boat weight and motor you mentioned. I recommend using the Air Lift AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs - Rear # AL60814. This will allow you to manually add air to your springs to help your existing coil springs support the additional weight. This will allow you to tow level and that is very important for traction, headlight viewing angles, and more.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

With a new vehicle you are doing the right thing in setting up everything to safely tow your boat. I can help you out with that. First I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch, part #75579. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch…

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For that much weight from passengers and the tongue weight of your trailer suspension enhancement like the AirLift kit part #AL60814 would be a great option. This will give you the ability to add rear support as needed with the air bags. I attached…

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For as much load leveling as it sounds like you need I would recommend the Air Lift kit part #AL60814 for your 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan as it will allow you to fine tune the amount of suspension support you need. Be sure not to exceed the towing…

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If you're looking to improve your ride quality and reduce the rear-end sag experienced when towing, a set of Coil-Rite air helper springs like #F4169 offered by Firestone would install inside your existing coil springs and would offer additional…

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As long as you have a trailer hitch like the Draw Tite part #75579 installed on your 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan that is rated for use with weight distribution systems the Reese Steadi-Flex part #66557 would be a great option for your tongue weight of…

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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…

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Let's begin with the receiver hitch. I'd recommend the Curt Class III, part #13364. This is a concealed hitch; the crossbar will be hidden behind the rear bumper, so it'll look much better than a typical hitch once installed. You'll…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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