Family of six looking for tow vehicle
Hello! We are a tall family of six. Kids are between 5'8-6'2. Trying to find a vehicle that could tow a TT (not purchased yet). The crossovers are too small inside to fit us. Looking at this vehi...
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I have a Dodge diesel 4x4 dually that I use to carry a Lance camper and tow my toyhauler. Not at the same time.
I recently bought a 06 Ford E-350 12 pax van with the V10 and 5 sp Torqueshift trans.
I love driving the van as it's shorter, better visibility and plenty of power. I get 13-14 mpg, which cost about the same due to much higher diesel cost.
Best part is with only 80k mi, I paid less than $9k. For some reason vans seem to get overlooked, rather than an suv or pickup. Maybe thats why they're much cheaper.
I have 3 rows of seats that can be removed easily by flipping 2 levers. Also has the rear heat/a/c for passengers.
Its rated to tow 10k lbs and I added a heavy duty hitch capable of 1300 lbs of toungue weight.
It doesnt tow quite as well as my modified Cummins diesel, but does very well with 305 hp and 420 ft/lbs and the Torqueshift 5 sp is a Huge improvement over the old 4 sp.
I even enjoy driving the van around town as having over 12' of protected secured storage space is great.
One downside is unless you want to spend some $$, forget 4x4. I figured if i need more traction, I'll add a locking differential. That will do almost as much as any 4x4.
I'm actually selling my truck and camper and for 1 or 2 day trips, I can throw a cot in the van and be way more mobile and will take the toyhauler for longer trips.
I don't have kids, but the van works much better for my 2 dogs.
I would definately look at a 1 ton van. Tougher to find the V10 but they're out there.
For a little more room, look at the 15 pax extended van.
Good luck
I recently bought a 06 Ford E-350 12 pax van with the V10 and 5 sp Torqueshift trans.
I love driving the van as it's shorter, better visibility and plenty of power. I get 13-14 mpg, which cost about the same due to much higher diesel cost.
Best part is with only 80k mi, I paid less than $9k. For some reason vans seem to get overlooked, rather than an suv or pickup. Maybe thats why they're much cheaper.
I have 3 rows of seats that can be removed easily by flipping 2 levers. Also has the rear heat/a/c for passengers.
Its rated to tow 10k lbs and I added a heavy duty hitch capable of 1300 lbs of toungue weight.
It doesnt tow quite as well as my modified Cummins diesel, but does very well with 305 hp and 420 ft/lbs and the Torqueshift 5 sp is a Huge improvement over the old 4 sp.
I even enjoy driving the van around town as having over 12' of protected secured storage space is great.
One downside is unless you want to spend some $$, forget 4x4. I figured if i need more traction, I'll add a locking differential. That will do almost as much as any 4x4.
I'm actually selling my truck and camper and for 1 or 2 day trips, I can throw a cot in the van and be way more mobile and will take the toyhauler for longer trips.
I don't have kids, but the van works much better for my 2 dogs.
I would definately look at a 1 ton van. Tougher to find the V10 but they're out there.
For a little more room, look at the 15 pax extended van.
Good luck
