Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2008 Chrysler Town and Country

Question:

We are looking at a class 3 or 4 hitch that would haul a power wheelchair and wheelchair carrier. We have been told that his power wheelchair will weigh 400 pounds and the carrier looks like another 100 for a total of 500 pounds. Does this seem like something we would be able to do with a class 3 or 4 hitch with our current 2008 Chryler Town and Country Touring with stow and go seats in the back? Would adding air bags to the rear make this possible or would the weight be too much?

asked by: MaryBeth P

Expert Reply:

The highest tongue weight capacity trailer hitch for your 2008 Chrysler Town and Country is the Draw Tite part # 75579 which has a tongue weight rating of 400 lbs. Best option would be a small trailer towed with the vehicle and this hitch installed. For that we have trailer wiring part # C56333 for operating the lighting of the trailer.

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 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jameson C