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I have a Ford e450 Super duty Econoline 6.8L SOHC EFI NA V10 Gas and I need some kind of an official document that tells these morons in Europe how much weight my 2000 Chinook motor home can pull
they have it rated as 1 ton because they don't have a category for an e 350 or 450 super duty. In fact they have it registered an an e-350 v8 which is also ok for me if I can pull 3.5 tons with it. I know it can but I need to show the Europeans so I can put
a) the right trailer hitch on it and
b) buy the trailer I am allowed to pull
email me direcly ocdia@rogers.com
I looked at the offical Ford Motor Home web site and the 2000 Ford CAMPER/TRAILER TOWING CHART SAYS DIFFERENT THINGS LINE I THINK I HAVE A 4 X2 WHICH MEANS TO ME i HAVE REAR WHEEL DRIVE AND DUELIES IN THE BACK YES?
I have a chinook motor home. And it is light compared to oter motorhomes but do not know it's weight. But there is a shinook club forum where I posed a message to ask what the weight it. Let us assume for now it is 1 ton. Here is some additional information
Model ECONOLINE
Fuel type PETROL
Engine capacity [ccm] 6800
Country of Assembly UNITED STATES
Chassis colour OXFORD WHITE
Version 350 SERIES
Engine 6.8L SOHC EFI NA V10 GAS
Fuel emission norm WITH 49 STATE EMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Gearbox E4OD
Axle RWD
And my other question, How can I get a smoother ride
And is there a way to get better gas milage because Gas in Europe isd very very very expensive or is there a way to disable 2 of the cylinders. Someone told me this is possible but I sounds too easy.
4x2 means four total wheels and 2 are drivers. 6x2 would be a dual rear axle, 2wd.
The v10 gets about the same mpg as the v8. Your best mpg is by going slower, coasting as much as possible, and accelerating slowly.
The driver's door sticker, or manual should provide tow and weight limits. Not sure how it works across the pond. You can search online for documents, but a motor home conversion would likely need the aftermarket builders info vs from Ford.
This is what I tow I just got the F250 use to tow this with a Chevy Avalanche just local because the trailer was pushing the limit on the Avalanche. Now we can go a lot further and see a lot more with our portable home.
What is the solution for safety chain hook up on F350? I tried to hook "S"style safety chain on a Crossroads Travel Trailer. Would not let the safety part of the safety chain latch get into proper position to keep safety chain from falling off. Am worried about the "C" type of trailer chain being able to fit through the truck opening. Somewhere on the site I have read about liability of trailers falling off and I am a believer in that scenario. I haul about 50 Travel Trailers a year and the F350 fit the bill for light and heavy loads. But not being able to attach the chain on a new truck, is disturbing. What is the answer that Ford can come up with. My answer when I look closer at the latching area is to weld on a new more friendly device with hole to attach chain to. It is a shame it has to be this way.
What is the solution for safety chain hook up on F350? I tried to hook "S"style safety chain on a Crossroads Travel Trailer. Would not let the safety part of the safety chain latch get into proper position to keep safety chain from falling off. Am worried about the "C" type of trailer chain being able to fit through the truck opening. Somewhere on the site I have read about liability of trailers falling off and I am a believer in that scenario. I haul about 50 Travel Trailers a year and the F350 fit the bill for light and heavy loads. But not being able to attach the chain on a new truck, is disturbing. What is the answer that Ford can come up with. My answer when I look closer at the latching area is to weld on a new more friendly device with hole to attach chain to. It is a shame it has to be this way.
06-08-2016, 10:14 PM
