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mkirsch
Aug 22, 2014Nomad II
It's going to be crowded with 8 people in a Suburban/Excursion especially with multiple car seats.
That's where the E350 van will shine. Plenty of room for everyone and easy access to car seats.
Frankly, the industry just isn't prepared for a family like yours. There are vehicles that can carry 8 people. There are vehicles that can tow 10,000lb travel trailers.
There just aren't any STOCK vehicles that can carry 8 people AND tow a 10,000lb travel trailer without making some compromises.
If you can find a van with enough seats, 3000lbs of usable payload capacity, keep your trailer tongue below 1500lbs, and keep the family around 1500lbs maximum, I really think you'll be okay.
That's where the E350 van will shine. Plenty of room for everyone and easy access to car seats.
Frankly, the industry just isn't prepared for a family like yours. There are vehicles that can carry 8 people. There are vehicles that can tow 10,000lb travel trailers.
There just aren't any STOCK vehicles that can carry 8 people AND tow a 10,000lb travel trailer without making some compromises.
If you can find a van with enough seats, 3000lbs of usable payload capacity, keep your trailer tongue below 1500lbs, and keep the family around 1500lbs maximum, I really think you'll be okay.
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