A rite of passage for owners was learning how to haul 4x8 plywood sheets by following the manual’s instructions for removing the heavy, but comfortable, third-row bench. A Survivor's Guide

Today, the manual has shifted from a new-car novelty to a survival tool. Owners of these "classic" vans often turn to the manual—and its more detailed sibling, the —to manage common aging pains:

Gauges stopped working on 1997 Chrysler Town and Country? - iFixit

The story of the is one of transition—from the "limousine of minivans" era to a modern classic kept alive by dedicated DIYers. The Original "Luxury Liner"