Towing with a 99 Caravan 3.0L 4-speed auto

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by bobjones, Apr 11, 2004.

  1. bobjones

    bobjones Guest

    I am planning on towing a tent trailer with a total gross weight of no more
    than 2500 lbs.
    I will be having a tranny cooler installed.
    Is the 3.0L 4-speed with a cooler sufficient for towing this weight?
    Also, can one install a tranny cooler themselves on this model or should
    that only be done by the dealership?

    tia.
     
    bobjones, Apr 11, 2004
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  2. bobjones

    jdoe Guest

    1. You may have a cooler already and may just want to replace it with a
    larger one. Pulling it shouldn't be a "problem" however, 2500 is a heavy
    trailer. It's better than 50% of the vehicle weight. What about stopping,
    handling, hills, etc.? You don't have a good setup to tow that much. A small
    trailer not over 1200 should be ok but I believe you're way over doing it.
    Larry
     
    jdoe, Apr 11, 2004
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  3. bobjones

    Guest Guest

    You WILL want (and need) trailer brakes. I towed a 2800 lb trailer
    with my 3.0 Aerostar. It was adequate, but not phenominal. I tow it
    now with a 3.8 Pontiac. Much better. I would NOT want to tow it with
    my 3.0 New Yorker.
    Without trailer brakes it is DEFINITELY an accident waiting to
    happen!!
     
    Guest, Apr 12, 2004
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