srs713 said:From Remco towing website:
2008-2016 Dodge Caravan
Transmission: 62TE
Notes: FWD
Recommended Lube Pump Kit: LP-BK01-022
Then you will need a base plate, tow bar, braking system, and taillight wiring.
Bill N said:You don't say what you are towing the car with. Check the weights to make sure it is not too heavy. Also, ready your owners manual on having the vehicle towed - usually they will tell you if the front wheels have to be off the ground. If yes, the Remco is your only option.
Same reasoning as mine. Hope you can make the Caravan work. We have had 3 and are currently on our 2nd Town and Country but we don't tow it.beltone said:We will be towing with a 2016 Newmar Ventanna 4311. Plenty of power.
I would like to go 4 down primarily because I don't want to have to deal with the dolly and I think the extra 6' on a 43' coach will be troublesome. Both wife and I have physical limitations so disconnecting the dolly and moving it will become an issue if it is not already.
I don't want to have to deal with the dolly and I think the extra 6' on a 43' coach will be troublesome.
Gary RV Roamer said:I wasn't trying to talk you out of the lube pump method - just noting that there is an alternative. Neither method is cheap, but the lube pump is a $1500 (plus installation) additional bump on top of the already expensive 4-down gear. That puts the total towing package into the $4000+ range. Probably over $5000 if you don't do any of it yourself.
What kind of dolly do you use Gary? Looks like we can do the dolly for around 3k? Do you have / use additional remote breaks on the car with your dolly or is it a built in break on the dolly like a surge break?
Gary RV Roamer said:I bought a clean used Master Tow, with electric brakes and a spare tire, for $1000. A new one can be had under $2000, and used ones are readily available in most areas. The brakes are on the dolly, not the car. Electric brakes need a brake controller on the motorhome, but surge brakes do not.
http://www.mastertow.com/tow_dollies.html
Roadmaster & Stehl & Kar Kaddy are some other top brand dollies.
beltone said:I like the idea of idle in neutral to keep the fluid flowing. That is a 2k savings and I can buy a lot of gas for that. May get a towbar and give that a shot for while.
NY_Dutch said:Best to figure out some way to make sure the engine keeps running in that case with a dash monitor of some sort. Perhaps an alarm that's held open by a signal from the engine's oil pressure switch.