Towing with a Van? - Page 2

BlueOval Ralph · 04-21-2009, 08:10 AM

If you are puting tires on put 12ply on rear and and 2" wheel spacers (H&R makes a very high quality steel spacer that uses stock lug nuts) this will get the rear treadm with close to the from in production close to 5" narrower than front.

QUOTE=Joe Greek;115685]You would need radial 10 ply tires on the rear (range E), a Reese type torsion bar & sway control.
For suspension, you should put in air bags with 30 lbs. air for stabilization. You should be able to go and
not have any problems. I've towed this way for 14 years without a problem. My van was a '85 Chevy
Diesel (3/4 ton) with a stick shift.
Joe Greek[/QUOTE]

rayfin · 04-21-2009, 10:09 AM

We actually towed a 66 chevelle with a 69 camaro ragtop back in the day, with a tow bar.

Michael Pliska · 04-23-2009, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayfin

We actually towed a 66 chevelle with a 69 camaro ragtop back in the day, with a tow bar.

Back in 1986, a friend and I (Bob Kelly, one of the first bracket "national champions" and father of 2008 Pro Bracket National Champion Steve Kelly) did something similar. We were both tight on money but wanted to race the Boise Bracketeer race. Bob had a low 13-second '67 Chevelle, and just finished an identical-appearing pro-bracket '67 Chevelle which ran mid 10's. Both were gorgeous, show-quality cars. I offered to split gas money, so we welded a hitch onto the street Chevelle and towed the race car with it (from Portland area out to Boise). It was quite a sight. Wish I had taken pictures.

Regards,

novassdude · 04-25-2009, 10:29 AM

One more question. I am looking at some Ford E350 vans now .One has the 7.3 the others have the 6.0. What advantages do either have over the other? What kind of milage can I expect? The 7.3 is in a 2002 the 6.0 vans are 2008 models.

Thanks

John Lang · 04-25-2009, 11:02 AM

NOVASSDUDE, All I can tell you about Fords is that, I've heard a whole hell of a lot better things about the 7.3 V8 , than the 6.0 . In all ways , as in life expectancy, etc., Wish I could tell you more, as in that DODGE made a regular van, not that freightliner thing, with the Cummins 6.+ liter Diesel! Then you could have a tow vehicle! Good Luck, John Lang

04-21-2009, 08:10 AM	#11
BlueOval Ralph Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 852 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Towing with a Van? If you are puting tires on put 12ply on rear and and 2" wheel spacers (H&R makes a very high quality steel spacer that uses stock lug nuts) this will get the rear treadm with close to the from in production close to 5" narrower than front. QUOTE=Joe Greek;115685]You would need radial 10 ply tires on the rear (range E), a Reese type torsion bar & sway control. For suspension, you should put in air bags with 30 lbs. air for stabilization. You should be able to go and not have any problems. I've towed this way for 14 years without a problem. My van was a '85 Chevy Diesel (3/4 ton) with a stick shift. Joe Greek[/QUOTE]

04-21-2009, 10:09 AM	#12
rayfin Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sioux city Posts: 134 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Towing with a Van? We actually towed a 66 chevelle with a 69 camaro ragtop back in the day, with a tow bar.

04-25-2009, 10:29 AM	#14
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 752 Likes: 204 Liked 136 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Towing with a Van? One more question. I am looking at some Ford E350 vans now .One has the 7.3 the others have the 6.0. What advantages do either have over the other? What kind of milage can I expect? The 7.3 is in a 2002 the 6.0 vans are 2008 models. Thanks

04-25-2009, 11:02 AM	#15
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Towing with a Van? NOVASSDUDE, All I can tell you about Fords is that, I've heard a whole hell of a lot better things about the 7.3 V8 , than the 6.0 . In all ways , as in life expectancy, etc., Wish I could tell you more, as in that DODGE made a regular van, not that freightliner thing, with the Cummins 6.+ liter Diesel! Then you could have a tow vehicle! Good Luck, John Lang __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS