Parts Needed To Tow a Trailer with a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan

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Hi, our family is new to camping and towing an RV. We have a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan that we would like to use as a tow vehicle. From what I have read online, our max tow capacity is 3600 lbs including passengers and cargo. We plan to purchase a pop up trailer with a goal of staying well under the max capacity. Well need to add a hitch and plug and anything else we might need to our minivan. Im now seeing things about tongue weight, etc, but not quite sure what else we need to take into consideration. Can you provide some insight as to what well need to get started getting our minivan set up for towing a pop up camper? Thanks!

asked by: Kelly A

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The parts needed to tow a trailer with a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan are a trailer hitch, trailer wiring harness, and ball mount/hitch ball.

For a trailer hitch, the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98854 is what I highly recommend as it has an easy bolt-on install, hidden crosstube, and matte finish. For a trailer wiring harness, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56331 for a 4-way (no trailer brakes) or part # ETBC7 for a 7-way (trailer brakes) are excellent reliable, plug-in-play options. Then to complete your setup, the etrailer Ball Mount Kit part # 989900 has the rest of what is needed.

If the trailer does have brakes, you'll need a brake controller and the best option for this is the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180. I linked two installation videos below on the etrailer hitch and the Curt Wiring harness being installed onto your exact vehicle.

expert reply by: Conner L

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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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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The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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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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To install the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195 in your Freightliner S2RV chassis the wiring is behind the kick panel in the drivers compartment. There is not a connector on the wires, they are simply terminated with tape. You will…

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A factory 7-way trailer connector isn't all you need to power a trailer's electric brakes. You still need a brake controller. Some Ford F-150s are equipped with a factory integrated brake controller, which you may have. If your 2012 Ford…

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If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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It's very easy to install a trailer brake controller on a 2021 Honda Ridgeline. I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part #90195 which comes with a harness that you could simply attach to the one that came with the…

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Yes, it will! The etrailer Hitch item #e98854 has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity and is confirmed to fit your 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan SE. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Dodge with included hardware. I have linked an installation video below…

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