Would you tow a car with this van?
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09/30/12 01:17 PM
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So I recently posted about towing an old car across the country with another classic. The debate can be seen here. https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1We travel across country with 2 (soon to be 3) kids at least once a year. Usually we fly, but prices are creeping up and we are weighing our options. Besides, I know how much everyone thinks kids on planes are an absolute catastrophe. So, my question. If we are moving one car across country like suggested in the previous post….. Would you tow a car with something like this? What is honest real world mileage for towing a 3800 pound car on a trailer (with electric brakes), I am thinking 6-8 mpg? I know I could resell something like this and get some of my initial cost back. Your thoughts? Eightlitermopar
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Re: Would you tow a car with this van?
[Re: eightlitermopar]
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Is that based on the maxi-van? Is so, the rear bumper isn't to close to the rear axle. To much tongue weight with that long rear overhang wouldn't be a good combination. Unfortunately, I have NO idea how much tongue weight would be to much.
Another thing to consider is total vehicle weight. The RV conversion parts have added some weight. The stuff you take with you adds more weight. So it's possible to exceed the GVW of a rig like that. This is a fairly common problems with motor homes.
If weight is an issue, using a tow dolly instead of a trailer would cut the weight a bit.
Edit: Gas mileage would be hard to guess. I've heard of folks with Class B's getting anywhere from 10-16 mpg without towing anything. (half ton vans will get better mpg) How fast one drives will play a role with that much wind resistance. I'd guess it doesn't have an overdrive transmission.
With 3 kids, you might want to consider a Class C instead so you would have more interior room.
Last edited by QuickDodge; 09/30/12 01:42 PM.
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Re: Would you tow a car with this van?
[Re: stumpy]
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Sure I would. That van is plenty heavy.
Use a light trailer....econotrailer out of Pa makes a nice one...make sure your hitch, trailer brakes and everything are up to snuff and you won't have any trouble.
Flat towing is one option, but that beats the crap out of the vehicle being towed.
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Re: Would you tow a car with this van?
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I bet it will pull better then this set up he was heading for the freeway
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Re: Would you tow a car with this van?
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I bet it will pull better then this set up he was heading for the freeway
That could be my boss on any weekend, he owns a dually and drags his boats with a 6 cyl grand cherokee most of the time, it actually does pretty well on slippery ramps since its 4wd and the trans has held up so far but it pushed a head gasket at 290k while towing.
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Re: Would you tow a car with this van?
[Re: stumpy]
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10/01/12 12:30 AM
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What's the difference between driving and flat towing that will beat up anything? Use a dolly, disconect the driveshaft and tie it up out of the way, and everything golden.
I've flat towed my roadrunner over 2500 miles and it was much easier than pulling a trailer
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