Best tow vehicle for family of 6?
We have 3 kids and one (and last!) on the way. We're looking to buy a new RV, but finding a towing vehicle that can accommodate all of us AND tow an RV big enough for us is an issue. Any suggestions...
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Vans aren't flashy, but are unbelievably versatile and make decent tow platforms when properly set up. We tow with an old-school Ford Club Wagon Chateau package, family of 6 grew up in that van, and we still use it with the youngest now a senior in High School.
Here's one near San Diego...
'06 XLT E-350 Wagon, 12 passenger, 5.4L 3.73 gears, possible factory tow package on this one, gives a 13,000 GCWR, and a max trailer of 7,300 lbs. (you'll have to deduct actual vehicle weight and payload (including folks, to get the real trailer capacity)
2006 E-350 XLT Wagon standard length
2006 Ford towing guide
Another nice one in Fontana:
2009 E-350 XLT Wagon
These also have front and rear A/C, with ducting down the center roof, factory tinted glass, the short nose gives really good visibility for the driver, the lower floor/taller roof, gives more room to move around and load gear than the suburbans/excursions, also easier to get kids etc. in/out. The '06 has the sliding side door, better in parking lots, the '09 has side hinged double side doors.
Lots of vehicle for your dollar.
Here's one near San Diego...
'06 XLT E-350 Wagon, 12 passenger, 5.4L 3.73 gears, possible factory tow package on this one, gives a 13,000 GCWR, and a max trailer of 7,300 lbs. (you'll have to deduct actual vehicle weight and payload (including folks, to get the real trailer capacity)
2006 E-350 XLT Wagon standard length
2006 Ford towing guide
Another nice one in Fontana:
2009 E-350 XLT Wagon
These also have front and rear A/C, with ducting down the center roof, factory tinted glass, the short nose gives really good visibility for the driver, the lower floor/taller roof, gives more room to move around and load gear than the suburbans/excursions, also easier to get kids etc. in/out. The '06 has the sliding side door, better in parking lots, the '09 has side hinged double side doors.
Lots of vehicle for your dollar.
