Van for towing a trailer

DunRite

New member

• Oct 13, 2014

• #1

Im inquiring if anyone uses a Van to tow a trailer

My trailer is a dual axle weighing no more than 5000lbs

Im thinking of buying a Van (Chevy?) but am not sure if it can tow that amount

Anyone use a Van??

 

Doug Rucker

Roundtable Host 2009

• Oct 13, 2014

• #2

Pretty sure Guy Blackmon does. I think it's a E250

 

Tony R

New member

• Oct 13, 2014

• #3

Would go at least 3/4 ton ford or Chevy to handle weight of stuff in the back of then van and the trailer tongue weight.

 

Chris Francis

Member

• Oct 14, 2014

• #4

I drive e350 econo line with 12 trailer does fine

 

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Benjamin

New member

• Oct 14, 2014

• #5

Yes, although your back end may start sagging depending on how you have your weight on the truck.

It will work, vans are on truck frames with brakes/suspension being close if not the same.

 

Lightning Gene

Active member

• Oct 14, 2014

• #6

E250 no problem

 

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bears

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• Oct 14, 2014

• #7

FYI. A ford Aerostar is rated for 5,000 lbs towing capacity. Something to think about.

 

Rapid HotClean

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• Oct 14, 2014

• #8

There's a contractor out here that runs dually, high top Freighliner Sprinters (same thing as Benz). Seems like expensive hardware to tear-up!

 

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Diamond Jim

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• Oct 14, 2014

• #9

I have a ford e350 with the trailer package bought new and now has 240k best worker I've had.

 

Guy Blackmon

Roundtable Host 2009

• Oct 14, 2014

• #10

Doug Rucker said:

Pretty sure Guy Blackmon does. I think it's a E250

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Yep, Ford E250 & E350 with the 5.4 motor.....best comb for pulling anything unless you go diesel.

 

Kleankings

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• Oct 14, 2014

• #11

My unit is inside my van (E350), its good to know we have that capabilities.

 

GrassButler

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• Oct 14, 2014

• #12

Don't forget trailer brakes!! Stopping is more important than pulling!!!!!!

 

DunRite

New member

• Oct 15, 2014

• #13

Good Info Gents

I have 2 Trucks and a small caravan i use for my contracting side of things- I currently tow my trailer with a Ford F250 without any issue

After reading all this feedback probably going to sell a Pickup and buy a Van which gives me more versatility (storage,etc)

I will be sure to install Trailer brakes