Can you tow a Chrysler Town and Country?

By Elaine Knight
Page last updated: 19/08/2021 | Next review date: 19/08/2023
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In this blog post, we will answer the following question: Can you tow a Chrysler Town and Country? We will explain how to tow a Chrysler Town and Country step-by-step. We will also give you advice and tips on how to safely tow a car. 

Can you tow a Chrysler Town and Country?

Yes, you can tow a Chrysler Town and Country, as long as you follow just five simple steps:

  • Step 1: Learn about your auto insurance
  • Step 2: Choose the right tools
  • Step 3: Tie the two cars together
  • Step 4: Check that the lights on
  • Step 5: Adapt your driving.

Note: A Chrysler Town and Country weighs on average 4,652 lbs/ 2110 kg. Thus make sure that your car is capable of towing this minivan and that you do not exceed the recommended towing capacity of your vehicle. 

Here is how to tow a Chrysler Town and Country

  1. Learn about your auto insurance. Before considering a car towing, first read your auto insurance contract: most offer insurance coverage that finances the towing to the nearest garage. Even third-party contracts contain this type of guarantee.

Check your contract in detail:

  • Is there a kilometer limit (in basic contracts, assistance is often only triggered in the event of a breakdown more than 50 km from the garage) or have you taken out a 0 km guarantee?
  • What damage is covered (mechanical breakdown, accident, puncture, fuel failure)?
  • Is there a deductible to pay for towing?
  1. Choose the right tools. It is essential to use an approved rigid tow bar.

Forget chains and ropes: in the event of braking, you risk getting into the car towing you (without an engine, you will no longer have braking assistance).

Choose your tow bar according to the weight of the vehicle to be towed. You will find this information on the gray card at code F.

Warning: the towing vehicle must always be heavier than the towed vehicle. It will thus have enough power to pull the car and above all to be able to brake and stop the coupling of the two cars. But the total weight of the two vehicles must not exceed 3.5 tonnes if you only have the B license. Otherwise, you will need another license.

  1. Tie the two cars together. Park the towing car 1 or 2 meters in front of the broken-down car.

Start by fitting the towing eyes on both vehicles: These rings are supplied with the car, they are usually found in the boot with the spare wheel.

A cover conceals the attachment point of these rings, at the front for the broken down car, at the rear for the towing vehicle. It is usually found on the bumper on either side of the vehicle. Unclip it delicately.

All that remains is to screw the towing eye into the attachment point. You can use the tow bar as a lever to make sure you secure it firmly.

Important: never try to attach your tow bar directly to the bumper of either vehicle; it would not hold and tear off the bumper.

Then follow the instructions for your tow bar to hook it to the two rings. Hooks are easily fixed in them.

Good to know: Tow bars often come in several pieces for easy storage in the trunk. You may need to move one of the two vehicles forward or backwards a bit as you make the junction.

  1. Check that the lights are on. As with any trailer, the towed vehicle must be able to signal itself by switching on the stoplights or turn signals.

If the broken-down car has no more battery or if the electrical circuit no longer works, you will have to add a plate with signal lights, connected to the towing vehicle.

  1. Adapt your driving. Before leaving, consider:
  • put the towed vehicle in neutral and release its handbrake;
  • put the warnings on both vehicles.
  • On the road, take precautions to avoid any additional damage (hitting the towing car, for example) and obey the rules of the road. In all cases, towing a vehicle requires driving very slowly, at 25 km/hour maximum. At this speed, obviously do not take the freeway or expressways.

Bonus: Drive smoothly. The distance between the two vehicles is small. The driver of the towed vehicle must be able to anticipate movements, especially since the braking assistance or power steering do not work if the engine is off. The steering and the brakes will therefore be much harder and less responsive.

Before turning, remember to turn off the hazard lights to turn on the flashing light and thus clearly signal your movements to other road users.

Can you tow a Chrysler Town and Country behind a motorhome?

Yes, you can tow a Chrysler Town and Country behind a motorhome. Towing a vehicle behind a motorhome, known as a “towboat,” has a long history among RV enthusiasts, and is a simple way to ensure RVers have an easy way to get around town between long RV rides. 

Minivans allow families and larger groups to travel around cities during long trips. However, due to their size and construction, minivans require equipment to tow that more traditional sedans do not. With the proper equipment and preparation, most minivans can be towed behind an RV.

Here’s how to tow a Chrysler Town and Country behind a motorhome:

  1. Prepare the RV to tow your minivan. Park the RV on a flat and even surface; engage the emergency brake, and check to make sure you have enough room to connect the flatbed trailer.
  1. Platform trailer receiver hitch up to ball mount on RV hitch. The trailer receiver is the hitch or attachment hook located on the end of the trailer tongue or a bar that extends from the front of the trailer. If you haven’t installed the mounting ball hitch in your RV, this hitch will be the characteristic permanent metal ball shape that extends from the centre of the rear of your motorhome.
  1. Bring flatbed trailer ramps down to the ground. Check that the ramps are even with and flat against the ground.
  1. Drive your truck on its flatbed trailer, following the ramps as closely as possible with the tires of your minivan.
  1. Secure the minivan on the flatbed trailer. Engage the emergency brake, place wheel blocks behind the wheels, and install a steering wheel clamp on the steering wheel.
  1. Raise the ramps to their usual location on the flatbed trailer. Check that the ramps are locked in place and secure so they won’t come loose on the road.

Note: Check your flatbed trailer’s tail lights and tires to make sure you’re ready for a safe ride. Check your RVs and minivan tires to make sure they are properly inflated.

Conclusions

As you can see, it is totally possible to tow a Chrysler Town and Country with a car, and even behind a motorhome. Just make sure that the minivan is hooked properly and that you do not skip any safety rules.

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FAQ on Can you tow a Chrysler Town and Country?

How easy is it to tow with a Chrysler Town and Country?

The versatility of the Town & Country (twin of the Dodge Caravan in the United States) is not new. It was the creator of the segment to which she belongs and, since then, in 30 years it has never stopped moving forward. 

How much should a Town and Country tow?

A standard-equipped Town & Country can tow 1,800 pounds if there are two passengers, 1,350 pounds if there are three to five passengers, and 1,000 pounds if there are six or seven passengers. A tow package increases towing capacity to 2,000 pounds in each scenario.

Which minivan is best for towing?

Some of the best minivans for towing are Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Ford Transit, Nissan NV and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Metris. 

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