Dodge Grand Caravan 2011 Owner's Manual page 426

424 STARTING AND OPERATING
Engine/Transmission
3.6L/Automatic
(with Tow Package)
* For vehicles equipped with Fold-in-Floor seating, the Gross Trailer Weight must be reduced by 100 lbs (45 kg).
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and
cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard. Refer to
"Tire Safety Information" in "Starting and Operating" for further information.
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
GCWR (Gross Com-
bined Wt. Rating)
8,750 lbs (3 969 kg)
8,750 lbs (3 969 kg)
8,750 lbs (3 969 kg)
Max. GTW (Gross
Frontal Area
Up to 2 persons &
40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) Luggage 3,600 lbs
40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) Luggage 3,350 lbs
40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) Luggage 3,000 lbs
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the
rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side-to-side,
Max. Tongue Wt.
Trailer Wt.)
360 lbs (163 kg)
(1 633 kg)*
3 to 5 persons &
335 lbs (152 kg)
(1 519 kg)*
6 to 7 persons &
300 lbs (136 kg)
(1 360 kg)*