I have a '06 Caravan base. Bought it as a repo 3 years ago with 38k on the clock for $6250 and its been good to the family. Previous owner put a trailer hitch on it that I have never used.

I can get GREAT deals on a couple tent campers and i'm not sure what the van can handle. One is 1300 lbs dry, and the other is 2050 lbs dry(I would VERY MUCH prefer the heavier one as its way nicer).


Vans rounding 65k miles with country driving while I have owned it, and I just brought it to a dealer and had the transmission fluid and filter changed(they said there were no metal flakes on the magnet in the pan), and regardless of what camper I buy the van will be getting a aftermarket transmission cooler...


I know my vans rated for a 2000lb tow limit without the package... and with the tow package its 3600lbs. What exactly does the tow package add to the van? Also, with the aftermarket cooler, do you think the van will be ok towing a little over the max of 2000lbs? 3.3l engine btw.


Thanks in advance.

 

Until someone pipes in - I found this on the net...Test Drive: 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with “Stow N Go” Seats - June 16, 2006

"...Equipped with the 3.8-litre engine and the optional trailer-towing package ($700), the Grand Caravan SXT can tow up to 1678 kg (3700 lb). The trailer towing package includes a load-levelling rear suspension, a more powerful battery, heavy duty transmission oil cooler, engine oil cooler, heavy duty radiator, and towing wiring harness...."

 

Thanks for the info. Sounds like I should be okay as long as I dont weigh down the suspension too much.

Anyone happen to know if there is a tow/haul button that is included with the package as well to change shift points, etc?