First time towing with the new van, not fun!
So I got to tow with our new van for the first time today. It was one of my worst experiences towing ever. The engine and transmission seemed to run great, but the steering was miserable. To be...
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ssia2485 wrote:
Bingo - You found your problem. That 20 inch difference from the axle C/L to the hitch ball will create more sway. The shorter wheelbase is also bad for your application. The van will never handle like the truck because of this. You don't see many vans on the road pulling large trailers for this reason. The van was a bad choice for a tow vehicle.
I wouldn't say that a van is a bad choice. It's actually a pretty good choice for lots of people. The 350/3500 series vans are built just like the 1 ton trucks and they have a decent wheelbase. I see quite a few pulling big TT's. Extended vans on the other hand aren't as good of a choice, but I wouldn't rule them out. You just have to be a lot more careful with the setup.
