[marka]

Howdy,

So not 100% on topic, but I'll probably tow our enclosed trailer with the camaro in it with whatever we get... :-)

I'm starting to get into the market for a full size passenger van. I'd like 3/4 or 1 ton, able to tow our 24' enclosed trailer if it needs to, but will mostly be a run around town vehicle. I care about gas mileage only after stuff like room, ability to tow, reliability, price, etc. It won't get that many miles on it.

I've been figuring 2000+, with the 6.0 and 4l80e... Does that sound right? Has that been available since 2000?

Anything I particularly want or should particularly stay away from in the 3/4 and 1 ton chevy vans?

Thanks!

Mark

[nape]

I love towing with a van. I used to tow an 18" open with an E-150 with a 4.6l and now I tow a 24' enclosed with a E-350 V-10.

Personally, I like the E-series Ford better then the Chevy van. My dad has had a GM van for the last 20 years, so it's not just a quick test drive. I don't know how to explain it other then that the Ford feels more stable all the time. I like the seating position in the Ford better too. To get enough leg room in the Chevy, I feel too far away from the steering wheel (6'3").