2020 Dodge Grand Caravan towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,600lb
- SE FWD, 3.6L.
- Base trim: 3,600 lb.
- Top 17% of 6 minivans (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,600 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,880 lb
- Margin
- 800 lb (22%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 62% of 4,510 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 12-16 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 3,600 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,880 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,880 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,880 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,880 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 3,600 lb: SE FWD, $27,530.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | 3.6L | FWD | 3,600 lb | 4,510 lb | $27,530 |
| Passenger SE FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 3,600 lb | 4,510 lb | $27,530 |
| Passenger SE Plus FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 3,600 lb | 4,510 lb | $30,330 |
| SXT FWD | 3.6L | FWD | 3,600 lb | 4,510 lb | $32,995 |
| Passenger SXT FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 3,600 lb | 4,510 lb | $32,995 |
| GT FWD | N/A | FWD | 3,600 lb | 4,510 lb | $35,535 |
| Passenger GT FWD | 3.6L 6cyl | FWD | 3,600 lb | 4,510 lb | $35,535 |
| SE Plus FWD | 3.6L | FWD | 3,600 lb | 4,510 lb | $27,530 to $30,330 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 3,600 lb to 3,800 lb.
- Changed in 2011: 3,800 lb to 3,600 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Grand Caravan (this car) | 3,600 lb | SE FWD | $27,530 |
| Chrysler Voyager | 3,600 lb | L FWD | $26,985 |
| Honda Odyssey | 3,500 lb | LX FWD | $30,790 |
| Kia Sedona | 3,500 lb | L FWD | $27,600 |
| Toyota Sienna | 3,500 lb | CE Cargo FWD | $29,715 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree