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josephc
Explorer
Jun 12, 2018

Extended vs standard wheelbase on full-size van

My family is considering (at some point in the future) moving from towing our travel trailer using a half-ton truck (F150) to using a one-ton van like the Chevy Express 3500, to buy us some extra seat...
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donn0128
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Jun 12, 2018
In the past there has been a lot of injuries and deaths in roll over accidents involving the long wheel base vans. I would go with the shorter wheel base and keep your trailer length within reason. If you cannot find a suitable trailer, then you might consider a 2500 crew cab short bed truck.

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