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

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:
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> > 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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