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03-24-2018, 08:25 AM

jayro88

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Towed this guy

So I finally took the new to me travel trailer out for it’s maiden voyage. The tow vehicle was my ‘88 e250 NA 7.3 with a c6 and 3.54s. Maintenance is good, but the IP/injectors need replaced. Overall it did well. Cruises along at 65mph most of the way. It did slow down to about 60mph going up large hills with a 15mph head wind. I could have kept 65mph, but my EGTs would have been hitting the 1100-1200* mark to do so. Coolant temps stayed between 200-205*. Trans never made it above 170*. Of course the outside temps were in the 45-55* range so I am sure that helped keep temps down.

Hoping to install the turbo kit I have sitting in my garage sometime in the next month or so and then go tackle some big hills/mountains with the trailer in tow.

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03-27-2018, 08:34 PM

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Looks like a solid set up. I would think with the short rear axle to ball distance and the longer wheelbase of the van, the trailer likely tracks very well. Enjoy some time in that trailer!

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03-27-2018, 09:13 PM

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I have an uncle who had a van just like yours. It was brown and tan but had the 300 6 cyl. He once towed his 40 ft park model travel trailer around 75 miles to his lake property with it. He was only able to get up to 45 mph but it made it! I remember how rough that 3/4 ton van rode empty.

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03-28-2018, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by fordmerc

There is definitely a difference in the ride when it is loaded vs unloaded, but it is not too bad. It is definitely isn't as smooth on uneven country roads as other vehicles, but it fits my needs very well.

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Looks like a solid set up. I would think with the short rear axle to ball distance and the longer wheelbase of the van, the trailer likely tracks very well. Enjoy some time in that trailer!

It does track well and there is no sway when trucks pass or the wind blows. The van and trailer just kinda move as a single unit. I have heard that the extended vans have a little more sway issues due to the distance from the rear axle to the ball.

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