How To Install A Hitch On A Dodge Caravan

Adding a trailer hitch to a Contrivance Yard Caravan requires only a few tools, a Describe-Tite 75579 trailer hitch, and a short amount of fourth dimension to complete the installation. This trailer hitch and installation process will piece of work for Contrivance Grand Caravan model years 2008-2020.

Follow these basic steps to begin hauling trailers and other kinds of hitch-mounted accessories with your Dodge Grand Caravan today.

Tools needed:

Rubber Glasses
Torque Wrench
Power Drill
Apartment Caput Screw Driver
5" Extension
18mm, 15mm, 13mm Sockets

Dodge One thousand Caravan (2008-2020) hitch installation steps

1. Lower Frazzle

Apply the 13mm socket and v" extension to remove the bolts securing the exhaust and muffler hanger. This will permit the exhaust to drop out of the way for the hitch installation.

two. Remove existing bolts from the frame

Locate and remove the bolts from the frame using the 15mm and 18mm socket. Be sure to leave one bolt on the passenger side of the vehicle frame towards the forepart. This holds the bumper bracket to the vehicle frame.

3. Put hitch into position

Raise the hitch into position against the lesser of the vehicle frame and marshal the holes in the hitch frame with the holes in the vehicle frame. Ensure the air condition lines are not pinched betwixt the hitch and frame rail.

4. Secure the hitch to the frame

Now with the hitch raised into position, secure with existing bolts.

five. Tighten and torque hitch

With the bolts loosely into place, utilize desired socket and five" extension to tighten and then torque all hardware to the manufacturer'due south specifications.

six. Reinstall Exhaust

Employ previously removed bolts to secure the frazzle and muffler hangers.

Y'all should now accept your trailer hitch installed on your Dodge One thousand Caravan.

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