1996 Ford E-150 Mark III Conversion Van
I just purchased a 1996 Ford E-150 Mark III Conversion Van that has rear leaf springs from a E-250 does anyone know how much weight I can pull with it? I am looking to purchase a travel trailer. T...
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I had a 1995 F150 LA West high top conversion van, and it was a first class machine. The basic bare van weighted 6,600 lbs. before the interior and extended roof was installed. I would think it probably weighed 8K.
Fortunately, I had the 351 engine. I towed a 5,500 lb. travel trailer, and I now realize I was grossly overloaded.
A conversion van is so heavy that it really has no business towing more than a bass boat. Most travel trailers really do best towed by a 3/4 ton truck that has heavier brakes, axles and suspension. With a crew cab and topper, they're quite serviceable.
I later went to an Expedition, and a new 2003 F250 Crewcab diesel truck that's just getting broken in.
Fortunately, I had the 351 engine. I towed a 5,500 lb. travel trailer, and I now realize I was grossly overloaded.
A conversion van is so heavy that it really has no business towing more than a bass boat. Most travel trailers really do best towed by a 3/4 ton truck that has heavier brakes, axles and suspension. With a crew cab and topper, they're quite serviceable.
I later went to an Expedition, and a new 2003 F250 Crewcab diesel truck that's just getting broken in.
