I am driving a 14 Grand Caravan R/T, yes they actually make one. According to the build sheet the R/T has specific anti roll bars, dampers and suspension bushings. The van drives really well with nice steering feel and a controlled ride. They are an amazing on road trips and quite good on fuel. 8 to 10L/100. It is like going down the road in a well controlled building.
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The all city driving fuel economy is a bit eye watering though, 12 to 15l/100kms.
If you are looking for bang for the buck, order a Canada Value Package, rear heat and a/c, and add the trailer tow package even if you are not towing anything. Trailer tow gives you heavy duty cooling stuff plus Nivomat load leveling rear dampers.
If you are looking at one used, try and find a late 2012 on as there was a major brake upgrade that required the use of 17" wheels. If you are looking at a used 2012 and it has 16" wheels, the van does not have the brake upgrade.
The new "RU" van will start production in the new year with the current van continuing production through the 2017 model year.
Regarding durability, I have ridden in cabs with 600Kms on the original engine and transmission.