Parts Needed for Flat Towing a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country Behind a Class A Motor Home

Question:

I just purchased a class a motor home and want to tow my 2005 town and country. What will I need to do this with 4 wheels down? Do you have all I need and what will it cost? thanks

asked by: Charles P

Expert Reply:

You can flat tow your 2005 Chrysler Town and Country with automatic transmission behind your Class A motor home.

There are 5 components needed to flat tow a vehicle and those are a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, tow bar wiring and a supplemental braking system.

The Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit, # 274-3, will work on your vehicle. You will also need a tow bar like the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520.

We have two options for wiring/lights. You can use a diode wiring kit like part # RM-154. This kit wires diodes into your existing wiring in your vehicle and will use the vehicle lights when towing. I have added a link to a video of this kit being installed on a 2006 Jeep Liberty below.

If you do not feel comfortable with wiring or do not want to splice into the wiring on your vehicle, you can use a magnetic or temporary light system like part # C-ATL20A.

You will also need safety cables, # RM-645, in case your tow bar disconnects as well as a lube pump to keep your transmission lubricated. Safety cables are required by law.

You will also want to check with the laws in your state regarding a supplemental braking systems. Some states require a supplemental braking system when flat towing vehicles. I would recommend the Roadmaster InvisiBrake, # RM-8700. I have attached a help article and demonstration videos for you to check out.

Finally, check your vehicle owners manual for limitations such as speed and distance while towing your Town and Country.

expert reply by: John H