How to Tow With a Chrysler Pacifica
Owners of the Chrysler Pacifica who wish to use the vehicle as a towing mechanism have many things to consider. Take into account the hitch selection, mounting, wiring and weight distribution. Once all of these are addressed, the Pacifica can be a reliable tow vehicle.
What You'll Need
- Trailer hitch
- Electrical connectors
- Electronic brake actuator for trailer
- Tire gauge
- Using the tire guage, check the pressure of the vehicle's tires and make sure they are inflated properly. Make sure all spares have been replaced; a vehicle with spare tires should never be used to tow.
- Attach the trailer to the vehicle with a proper hitch, installed by a professional. Consult the Pacifica's towing package for proper installation. If you dont have a towing package with your vehicle, visit a local Chrysler dealership to get one.
- Check the trailer brakes. These are important and necessary to prevent fish tailing. Take the vehicle to a mechanic to test. The trailer breaks are more of a backup, as the Pacifica has an electronically controlled brake interface to use when a trailer is connected to it.
- Check for signalling with your car. After the trailer has been installed, a wiring harness connects the signals and brake lights to the trailer. Most people have the factory trailer tow package with their car, so it comes pre-wired. Simply connect the trailer plug to the vehicle harness.
- Make sure the weight is dispersed properly, putting more on the front half of the towing unit.