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roadtraveller
Explorer
Aug 23, 2014

Towing with a Ford E250 Van (4.6 liter, V8) in the mountains

My 2009 Ford E250 has a maximum tow weight of 6100 pounds. I will be towing a Jayco X17Z travel trailer with a Gross Vehicle Weight of 3,500 pounds. The spec’s on my van are 4.6 liters /v-8/ 225 HP/...
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valhalla360
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Aug 23, 2014
If the drivetrain is in good condition, it should be fine.

You might have to wind up the RPM's in a lower gear to get up steeper hills but shouldn't be a problem. Nor should it hurt the engine.

If you come up on a big downgrade, make sure to start out slow and in a lower gear so engine braking can help keep you slower.

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