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Old 02-27-2015, 11:25 PM
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What do you guys think about using E-450 van minibus and convert into Toterhome??? Anyone done this before? Curious tow rating and hauling capabilities. The price of these style minibus are cheap compared to other diesel dully options. convert inside similiar to limo bus style for comfortable traveling with crew of 4-6. Dual purpose for good concert/tailgating rig.

Ebay listing of what im talking about for base vehicle
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=321679828149

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Old 02-28-2015, 07:02 AM
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I think it's a great idea. You will have to build up the rear of frame for a hitch. We used to tow our race boat with a 14' box truck. Worked out great. Carried all the tools and spare parts with us all the time. Could carry the whole crew also. Go for it. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised how much you'll like it.
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Old 02-28-2015, 07:04 AM
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I had a E350 16ft box van loaded up to 10k lbs. I often towed my dump trailer with it. I used to go through the scales at 17k. Did just fine. The 5.4 triton was very wimpy though. If you found a 7.3 you would be good to go.
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If its a people hauler with 200k on the odometer it probably handles link a drunken marshmallow. Also being a TTB ford van plan on going thru the front end so it goes where you point it. If you into something like that perhaps look for an old motorhome, while it will be a soft wollowy pig handling wise you can probably find the same size vehicle with the same motor with 1/3 the miles much cheaper. I have an older 24' motorhome with the 460 and you wouldnt know the boat was behind me. Also had a ford box van with the 6.9 diesel years ago when I was racing, Wish they still made that motor. wasn't the most powerfull thing but you just could not kill one. unlike fords newer diesels with the self destruct feature.
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Old 02-28-2015, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by phragle
If its a people hauler with 200k on the odometer it probably handles link a drunken marshmallow. Also being a TTB ford van plan on going thru the front end so it goes where you point it. If you into something like that perhaps look for an old motorhome, while it will be a soft wollowy pig handling wise you can probably find the same size vehicle with the same motor with 1/3 the miles much cheaper. I have an older 24' motorhome with the 460 and you wouldnt know the boat was behind me. Also had a ford box van with the 6.9 diesel years ago when I was racing, Wish they still made that motor. wasn't the most powerfull thing but you just could not kill one. unlike fords newer diesels with the self destruct feature.
Do you think if i found a 7.3 diesel i would be able to tow 42 Outerlimits? Is that asking to much of the rig?
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Short bus towing a OL?
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Look into one of those sprinter vans, kinda sounds what you are looking for without having the millage problems.
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Originally Posted by kevinb230
Look into one of those sprinter vans, kinda sounds what you are looking for without having the millage problems.
sprinter vans dont have the towing capability gm and ford do
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One thing to consider Is insurance when the vehicle can haul 10 plus people.
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The thought reminds me of Shipping Wars, Jarrett Joyce that is always using some random tow vehicle.
http://www.aetv.com/shipping-wars/cast

Former Uhaul trucks would be similar I would imagine and are rated for 7,000# towing.
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