Picking a Tow Vehicle for Large Family
We are looking at taking our four children on the road for a 6-12 month trip while we road school/travel nurse. We also have a dog, plus all our gear, so your typical 3/4 ton pickup just doesn't fit o...
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carringb wrote:
Ford Transit 2500, Long wheelbase, mid-roof with the EcoBoost would make an ideal family hauler and have power to spare.
With a GCWR of only 12,600 pounds it would be difficult to pull the trailer he wants without exceeding that figure. I don't know why the Ecoboost's GCWR is so much lower in the van as opposed to the pickup. (other than the lower power rating) Even so, 310 hp and 400 ft.lb torque is enough to easily move much more than 12,600 pounds. Duty cycle perhaps?
