Should Trans Cooler or Suspension Enhancement be Used for Towing with 2007 Chrysler Town and Country

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I have done some research and still not sure I have the towing package on my 2007 t&c touring with 3.8l but say I don’t .... it says I’m good for 1800lbs and I want to pull a pop up camper that’s dry weight is 1656.... would I need to add a transmission cooler or airbags to shocks

asked by: Chad M

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Expert Reply:

Since you will be pushing the towing limits of your 2007 Chrysler Town and Country it would be a good idea to use an additional transmission cooler as well as a weight distribution (WD) system to help level your entire towing setup. The WD system will actually do a better job at leveling your towing setup than suspension enhancement will.

For a transmission cooler I recommend the Derale Series 9000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13614 because it is a Class V plate-fin cooler which will give you the most efficient cooling. You just need to make sure that you have enough room to mount it under your hood. I have attached a dimensions diagram and a helpful article that you can use for the installation.

Then for a WD system I recommend using the Equal-i-zer # EQ37040ET because it comes with everything you need and is rated for up to 400 lbs of combined tongue weight (loaded tongue weight of your trailer plus the weight of cargo behind the rear axle of your Town and Country). Just be sure you have a 1-7/8" thin-walled socket like part # EQ70-00-4800 to install the hitch ball.

Please note that in the owner's manual it is recommended to utilize an electric brake controller if the trailer weighs over 1,000 lbs. If you don't already have wiring, a brake controller, or a trailer hitch then I recommend the following:

Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75305 (with Stow-N-Go seats)
Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75119 (without Stow-N-Go seats)
Tekonsha T-One Wiring # 118300
Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7
Tekonsha Primus IQ Brake Controller # TK90160

Attached are a variety of videos that you can reference. If you have any additional questions please don't hesitate to reach out.