Which van has largest tow capacity

[el_jefe1]

I was doing a little research online today to try to start looking at what our next van should be. Mind you, I'm only starting to look, which means I'm a couple years away from actually doing anything:). But I want to know what my options are. When I bought our van in didn't really consider towing, but it seems like I'm driving the most capable towing van out there. Unless somebody knows of something better?

I'm in a 2007 Chevy Express 3500, it's rated for 10,000 lbs towing, I believe 16000 gvwr. Which we hit the scales at just over 15,000, so all good there. But I don't know of any vans with a higher payload than that. Anyone know of any?

I'm not opposed to just getting a newer version of what we already have, but just wondering if anyone knows of other options to check out.

Oh I should mention we have 10 kids. So it needs to be a pretty big van:)

[6door74]

My 2006 E350 V10 is rated at 10,000lbs towing with the V10/4.10 gearing and GCWR is 18,500. I have the 12 passenger model. You will be hard pressed to find anything "new" as capable compared to what you/we already have. I looked at the Nissan and love the ability to configure the seating in so many ways. i think i read there's a diesel version in the works so towing capabilities may get better.

[fitznj]

I was in the same boat earlier this year;
I had a 2008 Chevy Express 3500 towing a 27ft - 5,500 lb trailer; It was
great - tons of torque and comfortable to drive.

I was thinking of buying another with the 6-speed transmission and really could not fault the Chevy. But I thought let me take a look at "new" technology even
though 1-2 year old Chevy was about $2000 cheaper than a Transit/Nissan.

I test drove a couple of Transit and was impressed, so I started looking
around for a 350XLT EcoBoost (passenger) - which I eventually bought.

So how do the 2 compare?

The Transit is 18 longer wheelbase and tows MUCH better than the Chevy; The
Ecoboost has tons of torque and comes on at lower revs and just seems to
pull. It's coupled to a great 6-speed transmission which is totally seamless
and has an easy to use rocker switch to hold/change gears;

The Transit is much quieter - very little engine noise intrusion and better
wind noise management. Ergonomics are better and feel more modern. The brakes
are also superior.

Fuel economy is MUCH better;
Unloaded - 14mpg -> 20mpg
Towing - 11mpg -> 14mpg

The downside:
- Max towing is limited to 7,000? lbs (but I don't think the Chevy can
"comfortably" tow much more );
- The driving position is "bus like" which takes getting used to.

Hope this helps.

[rjstractor]

If you're happy with your van, I'd stick with a newer version of the same. IIRC it's the only van on the market that can seat 12 with a GCWR that works for you. I think the Nissan NV 3500 can seat 12 but I don't know if the GCWR is sufficient for you.