I do pack light so to speak, so my vehicle isn't weighed down a whole lot with a ton of heavy shit, but you know a lot of conversions will do this and that's the reason most higher end and heavier class b's are built on E250 frames. This Ford Econoline Commercial Chassis Features. Typical mileage for full size vans with a small V-8 is around 12-13 city, and 14-17 highway, depending on load, engine size, etc. Tilt steering wheel, Rear wheel drive, Pwr steering. But that's not nessesarily correct. I have the 2000 6cyl 4.
E150 cargo vans are almost identical to the E250s. Well change up things with this fine Vehicle. I do use good Michelin tires and keep them pumped up to 55 psi. . But that's not nessesarily correct. But that's not nessesarily correct. I drive a lot for work and gas mileage is a big consideration for me.
If you want to load down your vehicle with a lot, build it with heavier materials etc, or have a lot of towing capacity the E250 is better, but imo it's an unnecessary luxury for basic van dwelling. I was sure the e150 v6 was perfect, but here are 4 main items I'm trying to rationally consider here. But that's not nessesarily correct. Well change up things with this fine Vehicle. On a recent 1,200 mile … round trip from Tennessee to Maryland, my van averaged 21. This thing struggled, and I mean struggled.
I was using 2001 models to compare models just to be constant in my research. An E150 will get most everyone by just fine. On a recent 1,200 mile round trip from Tennessee to Maryland, my van averaged 21. The first was a 4. I can only speak to my personal experience, but here's the deal with me, I've had two E150s. Mountains are really where that power starts to matter. On a recent 1,200 mile round trip from Tennessee to Maryland, my van averaged 21.
Alex Hannold a professional rock climber, spends a lot of times in mountains uses a 2002 E150 with the 6 actually, so it's still doable if you're ever on a trip, just have to stick in the slow lanes with the semi trucks more often which is not too ideal, but definitely doable. Don't be a jerk, be respectful of others. I havent calculated weight or anything so any insight on me being fine or underestimating is appreciated. This outstanding Ford is one of the most sought after used vehicles on the market because. It will still get relatively decent gas mileage, but it has more than enough torque to tow and is nearly bullet proof in stark contrast to the V6 that replaced it. I do use good Michelin tires and keep them pumped up to 55 psi.
On a recent 1,200 mile round trip from Tennessee to Maryland, my van averaged 21. Almost everyone on here will tell you that a diesel will be your best bet for towing, and that the E250 provides more towing capacity which is absolutely true, but you need to decide what your weight perimeters will be with towing, and where your budget diesels are more expensive to buy, more expensive to maintain is to find a happy medium. This will allow people to search for topics related to their interest and will make the sub more useful for everyone. Living the van life Live in your van, car or truck or want to? I didn't even have it loaded down at the time apart from what came with the factory conversion. Join us and learn or give help to others who do the same. I could see a maxed out v6 being an issue, but again, only if I manage to load the van that much. Well change up things with this fine Vehicle.
First off I believe gas mileage has much to do with how it is driven, go easy on the gas pedal and brakes. That's just the nature of it. Need tips or help on making it work as you travel or just stay in one spot? This Ford Econoline Commercial Chassis boasts a Gas V8 5. My understanding is that this change also came with beefier brakes and transmission but for some reason this information is very difficult to determine. If you're squatting from the build on an E150, you won't even be able to think twice about towing. I do use good Michelin tires and keep them pumped up to 55 psi. But again, I have to keep way more of an eye on my weight than someone with an E250 or even E350.
As for me I am absolutely happy with my E150 + 5. Now, I drove the 4. Secondly, fluxofapathy is correct when it comes to hills and having extra power on tap. With that said, I have not personally driven a 4. It was absolutely gutless coming up inclines.