WIring Harness, Brake Controller and Weight Distribution System for 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan
Question:
Hi experts, I recently purchased a Nucamp T@g XL and will be towing it with my 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan. I just purchased the following trailer hitch 75579 and need some assistance finding the right anti-sway unit, brake controller and wiring harness kit. e98854 Here is the specs for the T@g XL: AWR - 2200 lbs Total Dry Weight - 1418 lbs Total Wet Weight - 1529 lbs Wet Tongue Weight - 146 lbs Thank you for your help.
asked by: Justin
Expert Reply:
Getting the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98854 for your 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan was a really good decision and would have been my choice so you are off to a real good start. As for a wiring harness, I highly recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56331.
This will give you a 4-flat connector, but to add a brake controller you'll also need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7, which will give you a 7-way connector, circuit breakers and the rest of the hardware needed to install a brake controller. In regard to a brake controller, I highly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 because it has the best display, is simple to use, and even consistently gives you diagnostics with a text readout on the off chance you do have some type of wiring issue. This is different than most brake controllers, which just display some type of code that you have to look up or remember to try and find out what the issue is.
Finally, I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control # FA92-00-0450 because it uses no-drill brackets which clamp on for an easier install and has trunnion bars, which are needed for vehicles that have a lower clearance like yours. It is recommended you use Thin Walled Socket # EQ70-00-4800 to make installing the hitch ball easier, and as for the hitch ball, depending on the size ball the coupler takes you will need either 2" Hitch Ball # 40038 or 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # C40017.
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 3" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 3 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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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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Thin Walled Socket for Equal-i-zer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Tools
- Socket
- Equal-i-zer
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 4,500 lbs GTW, 450 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 200 lbs
- 300 lbs
- Fastway
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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
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