What is Towing Capacity for 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

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I am thinking of purchasing a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Limited however, their tow package only offers a class ll trailer hitch receiver from the factory, which is rated at 3,600lbs with a max tongue wt of 300lbs. I would want to swap out their factory installed hitch with your class lll # e98903 hitch primarily to get a minimum of a 500lb tongue weight rating. Will I be able to simply unbolt the class ll and bolt in your class lll? Also, what do you mean when you say Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 5,000 lbs? Thank You

asked by: Mike H

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For your 2017 Chrysler Pacifica we have the etrailer Class 3 Trailer Hitch part # e98903 which has a pretty high towing capacity of 400 lbs of tongue weight and 5, 00 lbs total trailer weight which goes to 500/5000 when used with weight distribution. One thing you have to consider is that a towing capacity for a vehicle is basically the lowest rated component in the setup. So, this hitch has a high capacity, but your vehicle may be rated much lower and that would be how much you could tow. You would need to check the owner's manual of the vehicle to determine this.

From the research I did the max towing capacities for this vehicle are what you listed already. 3,600 lbs total trailer weight and 300 lbs tongue weight if equipped with tow capacity and then 1,500 lbs total trailer weight if not equipped.

The etrailer part # e98903 would bolt in place of the factory hitch but it would not give you additional towing capacity. Instead, it will give you a 2 inch opening which offers more flexibility for hitch accessories like bike racks.

A weight distribution system is a product designed to help distribute the tongue weight of a trailer so that it can handle and stop better when towing. It raises the capacity of the hitch, but this higher capacity will not matter since your vehicle has the lowest capacity.

For trailer wiring you then would want the part # 118712.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hello Leah, thanks for reaching out. Yep, it sure will! The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98903 actually fits all models of the 2023 Pacifica. That includes the hybrid and non-hybrid models. What will you be using the hitch for? Are you towing a…

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Answer 2

Hello Shara, thanks for reaching out. I see that you already ordered the #e98903 hitch which is for the 2025 Pacifica, but I wanted to reply anyway to make sure all your questions were answered. To answer your first question, we do have a video…

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Answer 3

That's a ground strap that you have circled in your picture. You can basically run that to any metal bolt that touches the metal frame and you'd be fine, but if you were to use it on the same bolt it would have to go over the hitch flange and…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and it states that for this vehicle without the factory tow package it can pull a trailer that weighs up to 1,500 pounds. For models with the factory tow…

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Answer 6

For your application I recommend the Light Kit #20174 and 2 of the Mounting Bracket #BK70BB. These will mount under the horizontal bars for the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE #HLY84FR. When it comes to the license plate bracket I'm not quite sure…

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Answer 7

A simple license plate holder that will get the job done is the Yakima PlateMate #Y02713. This installs on the bike rack or bikes using some hook and loop straps in multiple places so you can get the license plate in the best position. Attached is a…

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Answer 8

The GVWR of your 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is the amount of weight the van can fully be loaded to. This includes the van itself, any passengers and cargo, or whatever else you may have stored inside or on the vehicle. The payload is how much weight can…

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