Travel Trailer Towing Recommendations
We just purchased our first travel trailer. We are looking at purchasing a new tow vehicle. Would like recommendations on what tow vehicle is best what to avoid. We will be towing a bunkhouse GVWR is ...
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Dadoffourgirls wrote:Grit dog wrote:
...5. A van is the best option for Hauling the booger eaters and still being able to tow albeit with an inferior drivetrain compared to about any other option. But sucks for everything else.
And who the F wants to drive a short bus around town and to the grocery store and park it in the winter because traction sux? Vans are for people with too many kids and/or not enough money...
I would not say that the Express has inferior drivetrain. The 6.6 or 6.0 gas engine with 6 sp transmission and 3.42 is not inferior. I personally appreciate the 3.42 for the balance of fuel economy and capability.
Driving it around town is not much different than an HD crew cab. Way easier to load things into, like the slushie machine we take camping (or deliver for party rentals). Easy to get PVC pipe or 12 ft boards. A couple bags of salt in the back, good snow rated tires, and no issues in the winter.
Of course, Grit will never see the advantages.
One of the best snow vehicles I ever had was a 15 passenger E350. It was a "company car" that I drove around to sell medical equipment. I put studded snows on it, and it was an absolute beast in the snow.
I remember going over Ike in a blizzard with the traction law in place without any trouble.
I should also say that is the least favorite vehicle I have ever owned. Personally, I will never have another.
