Undecided If I Can Tow???

I have a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan with the 4.0 L V6 engine, 251 HP, 262 lb-ft torque. It also has a rated towing capacity of 3600 pounds. Would I be able to tow an r pod and if so what model would you recommend? My wife and I are both retired.

Thank you

Actually they are all below your towing capacity - unloaded, and before options, battery, fuel and any water in any of the tanks.  The heaviest probably would be right at your limit and maybe over, loaded with your pots and pans, clothes, food, some water, options, propane and a battery (the last 2 are added by the dealer and aren't included in the Unloaded Vehicle Weights shown in the link below, and neither are any options).

Your vehicle has a bit more power and torque than my Sienna, and in general it tows OK.  Most here have found that once you get above 50 mph you "hit a brick wall" - the wind resistance far outweighs any weight savings the 'pods have over other heavier trailers.

http://forestriverinc.com/nd/default22.asp?page=specs&choice=rpod&nav=rec&source=summary

I tow an R-Pod 151 with a Honda CRV, which has a wight capacity of 1500 lbs., and the trailer is dry-weight 1938 lbs. But I have no problem towing it, because they put a class3 hitch package on the Honda, electric brakes, trannie cooler, the works. It tows like a dream, but I haven't gone any faster than 80 km/h (around 50mph), and I haven't traveled through any mountainous areas yet.

One hint is to travel with no water in the tank, that can save you 500 lbs. right there.

When talking to people, for everyone who says I'll wreck my car, there are two who say, it will be fine. That's my 2 cents worth!

Just to add fuel to the discussion about weight limits.  There are a lot of things that go into determining the tow limit.  Usually a tow package will address them, tranny cooler, brakes etc.   With the R-Pod, and others, there isn't much weight actually added to the tow vehicles weight.  If there was then you would have to look at springs, shocks, tires and axles.  As it is we pretty much only have to worry about stopping and sway.  Most times the sway problem...isn't a problem.  So it comes down to brakes.  Hook up the electric brakes.

My Jeep Liberty weighs about a half ton more now than it did when it was new.  If it wasn't for using a good brake controller on the electric brakes I would be an accident looking for a place to happen.  My stock brakes are good,  but not enough when I'm towing.  I can still feel the camper pushing me a little when braking on a down hill slope.

Terry