Recommended Suspension Enhancement and Hitch for a 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

Updated 01/27/2026 | Published 08/18/2024

Products Featured in This Question

Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System

(6408)

$269.36

Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K

(785)

$76.37

Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

(684)

$74.73

etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

(1073)

$177.51

Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount

(1167)

$529.99

Question:

Hello I’m trying to upgrade my suspension on my 2013 dodge grand caravan. I camp often and need added clearance. Additionally I am trying to use a carrying hitch for my 305 lbs enduro. I bought a heavy duty swing out arm so I can still open the gate while the bike is on the hitch. Unfortunately, I can’t seem to find anything beefy enough to hold the weight of the bike. I also need the hitch to tow a tent trailer that weighs under 4000lbs. Thanks for any help you can give. -Ashley A

asked by: Ashley A

Expert Reply:

Hey Ashley, I would be happy to help! Let's address your suspension issues first. For your 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, I recommend the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System item # TDVRRT. This hollow rubber springs will replace your factory bump stops and limit how far your suspension will travel.

The Timbren item # TDVRRT is great due to the zero maintenance required and will give you the support you are seeking. This is the best way to keep your van from sagging,

I can't tell if you already have a hitch but incase you don't, the best one for your van is going to be our etrailer item # e98854. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver that has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity and a 400 lbs maximum tongue weight.

Since you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56331 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.

Our highest capacity bike rack that works with swing out adapters is the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack item # HLY84FR. It has a 80 lbs per bike capacity, works with tires up to 5" wide, and has padded clamps that work great with standard shaped frames and step-thru's.

I have linked review and installation videos below for all of these parts so you can see how to get them set up and their features demonstrated.

expert reply by: Jerred H

Jerred H.

1/27/2026

Hey Ashley, how did the Timbren suspension upgrades work out on your Grand Caravan when carrying your enduro and towing your tent trailer? It’d be great to hear if the added support helped with clearance and sag. Your feedback could really help others setting up a similar camping setup.