Burb 2500 (2008-2013)
Good afternoon! I believe I have settled on my TV/TT combo and will likely purchase in 3-6 months (ok, I may change my mind a few hundred times during that time, but this seems like the ideal combo...
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Dadoffourgirls wrote:Knminton wrote:
John - great response and I really appreciate it! We are a family of 7 already, so the trucks are out altogether unless we do two vehicles. We may really have to consider two vehicles. I appreciate the real world stories especially in your case where it is very similar to what my scenario may be. It's what I need to hear before I pull the trigger. I hear a lot of people talking about full size vans, but when I really dig into the specs, the payload is great, even on the 3/4 ton variety, but tow capacity maxes about 10K IF you can find the right gear/engine combo. It seems very difficult to find the right combo.
Yes, the Express Van is maxed at 9500lbs. The 6.0 and 6spd do a great job. However, you can find many trailers that are in this range. I picked one up this June, and love the van for towing and family outings. If you look at Express, all you need is to ensure that it has the 6.0 engine. I chose the hitch that gives me 1500lb tonque weight without weight distribution (but use it for towing). It is nice to undo the wd bars for parking in tight spots.
The Express Van is not as luxurious as the Suburban, but I found they are much cheaper. The other advantage is that you can get the 12 or 15 passenger, and take friends with you!
Thank you, Dadoffourgirls. Have you ever been in a camp or situation where you needed 4WD? This is one of my other concerns. We have friends that live around Port Aransas, so once a year on the beach is a possibility.
