How To Choose Correct Ball Mount for a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan
Question:
I dont yet own the trailer Im planning to tow with this but it is advertised as having a hitch height of 17. The tongue weight empty is around 110lbs and with the kids in our van, it squats a bit. Can you give me some advice on what type of rise I should order for your 2inch receiver? Also, I figured Id install a transmission cooler. If you could point me towards the suggested one of those Ill buy that too. Link to the trailer specs it is the 5x9 highway deluxe
asked by: Kevin
Expert Reply:
The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98854 which has a hitch height of 13". The difference in hitch height of the trailer will be the rise/drop you need to look for in a ball mount. I always recommend an adjustable ball mount as this allows you to tow multiple different height trailers. The Rapid Hitch Adjustable Aluminum Ball Mount Kit part # AM3460 is a great choice made of aluminum so it's lightweight and has multiple hitch ball sizes. It offers up to a 4" rise or drop so it will work great for your setup used in the rise position.
Don't forget the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56331 to complete your setup. For a transmission cooler, the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit part # D13501 would be a great fit.
Products Referenced in This Question
Rapid Hitch Adjustable Aluminum Ball Mount Kit - 2 Zinc Balls - 4" Drop or Rise
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Andersen
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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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Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class II - Efficient
- Transmission Coolers
- Plate-Fin Cooler
- Small SUV
- Standard Mount
- 11W x 5-3/4T x 7/8D Inch
- With 11/32 Inch Hose Barb Inlets
- Derale
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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
- etrailer
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