1haflinger Report post Posted August 20, 2016 I have a 2012 Chrysler Town & Country minivan. The owner's manual says NO to towing behind an RV on one page, and OK with front wheels off the ground on another page. Called Chrysler, got a bit of a run around. I have read older FMCA posts, but there were none on a 2012. I want help on my specific make/model/year. Can I tow on a dolly? Any additional info would be greatly appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grandriver Report post Posted August 20, 2016 I had a 2012 and then a 2014 - both T&C Limited models. I have the digital versions of both manuals. A month ago I traded the 2014 on a 2016 Expedition. We tow a Cherokee. The 2012 T&C manual states no towing at all. The 2014 manual states very clearly that it can be towed with the front wheels on a dolly. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground All Models Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Front OK Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer ALL OK There is NO difference in the two vehicles that I'm aware of (other than the fact they downgraded the radio in the 2014 and upgraded to folding power mirrors). Calling Chrysler is often futile as those of us with Cherokees have learned. GR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted August 20, 2016 Google Remco. they may have something that would allow towing 4 down or Dolly tow rear down. If they don't then you can't. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted August 20, 2016 You can tow your 2012 with a "Lube pump Kit". Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hayesfamily Report post Posted August 21, 2016 I have a 08 T and C and a lube pump kit is the ONLY way you can tow wheels down and from what others have said its a PITA. We made plans to buy a dolly in the event we had to tow the mini van or the Saab. Its probably cheaper that the pump to find a used dolly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted August 22, 2016 Only way you can get a price on pump is to Google Remco. As for Dolly, cheapest I've seen, that I would trust, was $1,200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1haflinger Report post Posted August 22, 2016 I appreciate the responses. Guess I need a little more hand holding. I don't want to flat tow my 2012 T & C. I am interested in towing on a dolly - front wheels off the ground. Can I do this without any modifications to the mini van? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted August 23, 2016 13 hours ago, 1haflinger said: I appreciate the responses. Guess I need a little more hand holding. I don't want to flat tow my 2012 T & C. I am interested in towing on a dolly - front wheels off the ground. Can I do this without any modifications to the mini van? I don't see why not as long as it is front wheel drive only. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1haflinger Report post Posted August 26, 2016 If you are waiting to hear how we made out - the result was not good. I guess I should have included the make/model RV we had. It's a Class C Forest River and we were told that the combined weight of the tow dolly (??lbs) and the Chrysler Town & Country (4477 lbs) would be way too much. The hitch on the RV is rated 7500 lbs, but we were told not to exceed 5000 lbs. Any comments would be appreciated. Oh, and we were told that if we go to a light weight vehicle and use tow bars - the labor & material cost; base plate, brakes, electrical would be $5,000+. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted August 26, 2016 Towing capacity is determined by the "least strong" component. So, it could be the hitch, but could be frame or frame extension, brakes, transmission, etc. Definitely abide by your coach maker's figures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted August 27, 2016 6 hours ago, 1haflinger said: If you are waiting to hear how we made out - the result was not good. I guess I should have included the make/model RV we had. It's a Class C Forest River and we were told that the combined weight of the tow dolly (??lbs) and the Chrysler Town & Country (4477 lbs) would be way too much. The hitch on the RV is rated 7500 lbs, but we were told not to exceed 5000 lbs. Any comments would be appreciated. Oh, and we were told that if we go to a light weight vehicle and use tow bars - the labor & material cost; base plate, brakes, electrical would be $5,000+. I think it can be done quite a bit cheaper than $5000. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertdeals69 Report post Posted August 27, 2016 As far as I know, the van with all wheel drive cannot be towed on a dolly. I have towed, on a dolly, several front wheel drive Chrysler and Dodge minivans without problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hayesfamily Report post Posted August 28, 2016 19 hours ago, desertdeals690 said: As far as I know, the van with all wheel drive cannot be towed on a dolly. I have towed, on a dolly, several front wheel drive Chrysler and Dodge minivans without problems. Your right. All Wheel Drive is for all intent and purpose NOT TOWABLE unless you disconnect the driveshaft which I am not sure if it is Practical on the Town and Country. Its Cheaper to buy a $2000 manual Transmission something than it is to tow the T and C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
