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roadtraveller
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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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lbrjet
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Aug 23, 2014
You didn't mention your gross combined weight rating. If you are under that then you will be fine in the mountains. Don't be afraid of 4K RPM up and down the grades. Let your tranny do the work and stay off the brakes.

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