Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
Question:
I need to tow a small trailer with my 2018 Grand Caravan. What do I need?
asked by: Lisa
Expert Reply:
To tow a trailer you need a hitch receiver, ball mount, and hitch ball to hook up the trailer, as well as a wiring harness to power the trailer's lights.
Hitch receivers are custom fit to vehicles. For your 2018 Dodge Caravan I recommend the etrailer.com hitch, part # E98854. It bolts right onto the van and all the hardware you need is included. It's a 2 inch receiver which has a higher capacity than the smaller 1-1/4 inch receivers. To go along with it I recommend our ball mount kit, part # 989900. It includes a couple different ball mounts and hitch balls to allow you to tow a few different trailers. To know for sure if the kit works for you I've attached an article about ball mounts. Use this to find out the proper rise or drop you need, then I've also linked our selection of ball mounts that fit the hitch receiver in case the kit doesn't work for you.
Since you said the trailer is small I assume it has a 4-way connector. If I'm wrong let me know. The 4-way I recommend for your van is part # C56331. It plugs in behind both tail lights inline with the existing wiring. Then there's one wire that needs to be run to the van's battery for power. This way the trailer's lights are powered from the van's battery directly and now putting strain on the electrical system.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 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 - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
more information >
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
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - 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
- etrailer
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Video: Best Ball Mount Options
- Shop: Roof Rack
- Shop: Floor Mats
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Trunk Bike Rack
- Shop: Performance Chip Tuners
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Shop: Missouri Chrome Logo Emblem 2" Hitch Cover
- Shop: WeatherTech Front Auto Floor Mats - Black
- Shop: 24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - 500 lbs
- Shop: etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Shop: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Shop: etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Article: How to Choose a Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack
- Article: Ball Mount Basics: Weight Capacity, Class, and Size
- Article: How Does a Trailer Hitch Coupler Work?
- Article: How to Choose a Bike Rack That Will Clear a Rear Mounted Spare Tire or Bumper
- Article: 5 Things to Know About Weight Distribution Hitches
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Article: Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier Information
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Shop: Towing Mirrors
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Search Results: roof rack
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
- Video: Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars Review
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Search Results: cargo carrier
- Search Results: hitch
- Video: Comparison of the Fixed Aluminum and Folding Steel Cargo Carriers
on Trailer Hitch
