Best TV Van
Ok. So I'm looking for a new TV for my growing family. I currently have a 2008 Suburban LTZ towing a Coachmen Freedom Express 29SE (5627# dry). What I'm interested in is what Van tow vehicle can ...
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b12xplore wrote:
Any reason why the Chevy 3500 would perform better than the Ford E350 V10?
The GM will get better Fuel Economy unloaded, and have more car-like steering feel. Other than that. The V10 will pull harder, has way more aftermarket support (engine and the van itself) and is a longer lasting power train. The E350 also has better brakes, and the stoke towing goodies (mirrors, trailer brake controller, tow/haul mode which actually provides some real engine braking).
The Nissan NV has a nice interior, but unless you remove the center console you can't walk between the front seats and the rear, and it has V10-like fuel economy but only V8 capability. And a giant nose to deal with. Its the same length as an extended Ford/Chevy but only the interior space of a regular body.
Both the GM and the Nissan have a max GCWR of 16,000 pounds. You could be running close to this if your trailer is fully loaded and you take some of the kid's friends. The E350/V10 is rated for 18,500 pounds. I upgraded mine to an E450 rear gear set (4.56 gears) and run right at 22,000 pounds combined.
