Re: [A/S] Towing with an Econoline (aka E-Series Wagon)

I have a 1999 chevy Express Van 150 with the 5.7 motor and will take it over a pickup any time.A 250 would have been better But I added air shocks for a little extra lift. Tow a 18 ft.caravel and a 25ft Safari. Looking at a trans. up-grade from "Gear Vender" which will help with tork & fuel mileage.{haven't had any problems with it as is}Two trans. coolers keeps the trans. happy.

--- In AirstreamList@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Sealy Jr." <jimsealyjr@...> wrote:
>
> Same here, my Ford E-250 extended WB full of plywood, cabinets, etc with
> 460 tows better than a typical 250 pick-up in my experience, and I like
> sitting right up front and up high, on the other hand 10MPG on a good
> day isn't so much fun. On the other hand, my E-150 passenger van with
> 5.0 and Chevy G-10 cargo van with 5.7 both tend to bounce too much
> crossing bridges, and feel a little squirrely braking in wet pavement or
> loose gravel., so a longer wheelbase, heavier walled tires, big engine,
> and more weight make the same differences as in a pick-up.
> The only downside for me is the forward position takes a little getting
> used to when it comes to parking/backing up after I've been using a truck.
> I'm really surprised vans aren't the common tow vehicle of choice due to
> the convenience of being able to just walk back to the back if for no
> other reason.
> Jim
>
> On 10/24/2011 7:23 PM, Possum Hunter wrote:
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> >
> > On Oct 24, 2011, at 5:49 PM, Ross, Wyn wrote:
> >
> > > I'm considering picking up a newer Ford E-Series Wagon
> > > and was hoping to hear from anyone with towing experience with these
> > > vehicles (Possum?).
> >
> > My Econoline is a 1990 and I don't tow my Airstream. It is set up at
> > my Home Base. That being said, My Father used to tow with an E-350
> > with the 7.5L V-8. It would drag anything you hooked to the tow bar!
> >
> > Possum in Upstate SC
> >
> > 1990 Ford Econoline 250 Super Class B
> > 1975 Airstream Sovereign 31 Foot Center Bath, Rear Bed Travel Trailer
> >
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