Tow Package ???

[drive2quik]

I found out that a 1994 Villager can tow 3500 lbs. with the tow package and a weight distribution hitch.

How can you tell if you have the Tow Package with the 3.27:1 axle ratio?

How is a weight distribution hitch different from a standard hitch?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris

[Hollowcreek]

I'm towing a little over 2000 lbs with my '02 which as far as I know does not have a tow package ( I have a Sport, I think the Estate had the tow pkg.) . A weight distribution hitch basically means it attaches to the frame. Gas mileage is poor (goes from 25 hwy to about 15) and stopping is dicy so don't tailgate.

[IH8SPM]

IF you have the tow package you will have the cables for the tow hitch installed.

[Hollowcreek]

Did the tow pkg consist of more than trailer wires?

[redvillager33]

Originally Posted by Hollowcreek

Did the tow pkg consist of more than trailer wires?

The factory tow package consisted of full size spare tire, wiring harness with a 4 pin connector, and additional transmission oil cooler. To get to 3500 pound towing capacity - you needed the additional transmission oil cooler. The wiring harness is up underneath the rear bumper and is a 6 pin female connector with a 2 foot adapter that has a 6 pin male on one end and a 4 pin on the other end.

You had to add the weight distribution hitch, which bolted up to pre-drilled and tapped holes in the frame.

Hope this helps.