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โMay-26-2015 02:57 AM
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TV 2014 Ford E350 Superduty
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โMay-26-2015 11:41 AM
I much prefer a Fullsize passenger van to a truck...IMHO...I like driving them. All the gear is stowed away and kept dry.
Drove a 5.4 E350 over 1000 miles on a trip year before last and got 16 mpg at 70....of course, not towing.
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โMay-26-2015 07:20 AM
LarryJM wrote:I test drove a cargo van on the highway, nothing but metal interior. It was very noisy compared to my truck. A conversion or passenger van might be a lot quiter. I drove the Ford van a 2012 because I new they were being discontinued and considered one for towing.colliehauler wrote:
The old cargo vans were very noisy on the highway.
This misconception is another reason for the unfounded IMO stigma against Vans. While they are not "caddy or Rolls Royce quiet" both my 1979 "cargo based" custom van and my current 2001 cargo diesel 7.3L van are FAR FROM VERY NOISY and very pleasant to travel in on long road trips. My current Van has to be the noisiest Van every made with it being a cargo Van with the infamous 7.3L "clattering" diesel engine.
With that being said I did now a lot of interior finishing on my current Van before I used it a lot and now after 14 years I just got it broken in since it just past the 90K mark:B
Larry
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โMay-26-2015 06:01 AM
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โMay-26-2015 05:30 AM
So while driving 55 - 60 will save fuel, it might cost time, and that can be money. One driver reported driving from Texas to Disney World and got about 8 MPG towing his fifth wheel at 65 - 68 MPH. On the return trip, he made a point of driving 55 - 58 MPH and got much better mileage. He figured it all out and printed the results, that he saved $100 or more on the return trip, and it only took about 4 hours longer. So he saved $25 an hour by going slower!
I took a hint from this and while moving all my stuff from Southern California up to Oregon, I set my CC for 55 MPH and also got the best MPG in my motorhome. Still while on vacation, I set the CC for about 65. It does save time, and sometimes that is more important.
Also are you using overdrive while towing? Usually you should be using overdrive. Yet if you find the transmission is hunting between drive and overdrive, it is time to lock out overdrive. My 1997 Ford motorhome used to search between overdrive and drive before installing a Banks Trans Command. Now it spends more time in overdrive before downshifting.
Not using overdrive can also take away a lot of MPG.
Pushing away 65+ square feet of wind at 65+ MPH can also use a LOT of horsepower.
Good luck on your long trip!
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โMay-26-2015 04:42 AM
Back to questions.... Around town I'm getting 17mpg. Towing the boat about 12. Towing the camper about 6.5. Is it all weight and wind resistance? Am I driving too fast maintaining 68 - 75 mph? I'm planning 6000 miles starting next month going over the Colorado Rockies twice!
Thanks for your replies and help!
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โMay-26-2015 04:33 AM
colliehauler wrote:
The old cargo vans were very noisy on the highway.
This misconception is another reason for the unfounded IMO stigma against Vans. While they are not "caddy or Rolls Royce quiet" both my 1979 "cargo based" custom van and my current 2001 cargo diesel 7.3L van are FAR FROM VERY NOISY and very pleasant to travel in on long road trips. My current Van has to be the noisiest Van every made with it being a cargo Van with the infamous 7.3L "clattering" diesel engine.
With that being said I did now a lot of interior finishing on my current Van before I used it a lot and now after 14 years I just got it broken in since it just past the 90K mark:B
Larry
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โMay-26-2015 04:19 AM
The old cargo vans were very noisy on the highway.
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โMay-26-2015 04:06 AM
I usually remove all the seats so I have a big open space and can place a motorcycle and 2 bicycles inside - all locked up with and protected from the weather. If I want, I can use a roof rack and take a kayak with me as well.
No sure why vans are not as popular but it's ideal for me. I currently have a Chevy 3500 towing a 27 foot trailer - A dream towing vehicle, good wheelbase length, great brakes, strong engine/transmission. I currently get about 13mpg towing.
LarryJM makes some good points about vans being "utilitarian" and "boxy" but it really works for us.
Gerry