I need a moto van

cmd410
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looking to purchase an extended Moto van or box van. Needs to be able haul my family of four safely and pull my 7000 pound travel trailer. Garage area needs to hold a 450, 65 and 85. I know I’m asking a lot out of an extended van but I think it’s doable. not too worried about gas mileage. This way if I’m going for the day the van is perfect, weekends hook up the trailer and go. Let me know if you have or see anything please.
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imoto34 3/5/2020 11:00am
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Freightliner sprinter. The old 7.3 ford vans are solid if you can find one.
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FGR01 3/5/2020 12:33pm
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What kind of trailer? As far as the Ford vans go, if you're pulling 7,000 lbs you better either have the diesel or the V10 and it better be an E350. No way in heck would I have wanted to pull a 7,000lb trailer with my E250 with 5.4.
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cmd410 3/5/2020 12:46pm
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yes i know, a v10 ford or a chevy with a 6.0 would be great or even a 7.3 ford if i could find one in good condition
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imoto34 3/5/2020 1:22pm
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We had a 3/4 ton Express with the 6.0 gasser. It was a total dog with a 28 foot travel trailer. And the 8 mpg sucked when fuel was 5 plus.

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Mr. Ted 3/5/2020 6:32pm
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I have a dodge promaster 2500 long wheelbase. I added the rear seat, that came with seatbelts. It also came with the tow package and would easily hold all those bikes. V6, good on gas.


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ccullins 3/5/2020 7:44pm
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Transit 350 dually with the 3.5 twin turbo Eco-boost. I’m so impressed with this van! Had diesel pickups all my adult life and this van pulls this old heavy steel horse trailer better than any of them. Never slows down for hills and I’m not even pushing it hard. After living with a van I’m never going back to a truck.



Read your post again and realized your looking for a used van, not on advise what to get. Good luck! Vans are worth it.
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Costello50 3/5/2020 9:58pm
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I still have mine for sale in Cali, I’m sure we could find a way to get it to you
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oldnwise 3/6/2020 3:49am
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I have a 2012 Mercedes Sprinter Van that I am going to list soon. 173K miles. 170 WB tall extended. It is in great condition and affordable. $16K
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mx_563 3/6/2020 7:18am
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They definitely aren't easy on the eyes but I think the Nissan NV has a pretty decent towing capacity too.




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Flipsid33 3/6/2020 10:41am
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Everybody needs a moto van!

I second the Transit Eco boost! Mine has been solid and rips!
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rdbs505 3/6/2020 8:14pm
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Mr. Ted wrote:
I have a dodge promaster 2500 long wheelbase. I added the rear seat, that came with seatbelts. It also came with the tow package and would...
I have a dodge promaster 2500 long wheelbase. I added the rear seat, that came with seatbelts. It also came with the tow package and would easily hold all those bikes. V6, good on gas.


Sweet! I'm curious about the seat, where did you find it..install price..ect?

Can't go wrong with an extended econoline imo. enough room for the bikes and a small sleeping section up front.
Dirty Points 3/6/2020 8:34pm
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Mr. Ted wrote:
I have a dodge promaster 2500 long wheelbase. I added the rear seat, that came with seatbelts. It also came with the tow package and would...
I have a dodge promaster 2500 long wheelbase. I added the rear seat, that came with seatbelts. It also came with the tow package and would easily hold all those bikes. V6, good on gas.


Promasters seem great, but given the OPs towing requirements, I would be hesitant to recommend one.

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