4wd van for tow rig? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

crawlin cruiser · 07-29-2002, 09:38 AM

I know nothinga about towing,what to get or what to look for. But It seemed like a good Idea to use a van?

Is there any options?

Dan

GRMhick · 07-29-2002, 09:54 AM

i thought about it.. but the $$$ factor turned me away.. i wanted to pick up a quigley ford cargo 4x4 dulley van with a powerstroke. I like the idea because there is more weight over the rear, but then, they are more top heavy.. and plus dulleys are always better.. i just think the cool factor would outweigh anything tho.

Garrett

mda · 07-29-2002, 12:50 PM

From the Horse Trailer crowd Vans are considered very undesirable.

Then it all depends on the weight your are trailering.

crawlin cruiser · 07-29-2002, 06:59 PM

just want to be able to tow my cruiser

Rob Kosinski · 07-29-2002, 07:46 PM

My buds dad tows with a quigley 4x4 van V10. Says it tows like a champ. He tows a CJ on a regular basis. Regrets not getting the diesel. Good luck

TEX · 07-30-2002, 06:05 AM

What do you need the 4wd for? Do you want to have mild off-highway capability, or just be able to get through snow & slopping parking lots? Reason I ask is that GM is going to be offering AWD on their full-size vans for '03. Being a factory option, it'll likely set you back a WHOLE lot less than a Quigley conversion. However, you won't have a low range, true 4wd lock, nor much ground clearance. You will get good Winter traction though.

BTW, the '03 Chevy vans kind of look like an Avalanche, GMC's will be much less objectionable.

TEX

EMIEVEL · 07-30-2002, 09:56 AM

My opinion, nothing tows better than a van except for a dually. The closer the rear axle is to the hitch, the better the tow vehicle. Obviously, goosenecks and fith wheels tow the best.

I'm a BIG van fan, I was practically raised in one traveling to motocross races growing up. The reasons I like them better than trucks are pretty simple. You can lock everything up and it stays outta the rain. Most people don't even know what's inside. They tow better than most trucks and can seat everyone real comfortable. You can buy them with the same load capabilities as trucks (1 ton, etc.) Camping is made simple until you get married! (then it's class A diesel pusher time...even for day trips!)

Anyway, if one of you nice members would post a picture for me, I have a pretty bad ass 4X4 van sittin on 17's with 33's. It's the bomb and it went up Lion's Back with 8 people in it!

Eskimo · 07-30-2002, 11:21 AM

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Originally posted by TEX
BTW, the '03 Chevy vans kind of look like an Avalanche, GMC's will be much less objectionable.
TEX

You're kidding me... they're doing it to the vans, too? WTF are they smoking in Michigan???

Eskimo · 07-31-2002, 05:06 AM

Here's EMIEVIL's van he mentioned.

TEX · 07-31-2002, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eskimo

You're kidding me... they're doing it to the vans, too? WTF are they smoking in Michigan???

I don't know, but the front looks like a weird combination of a medium-duty van/chassis, the "HD" trucks, and the Avalanche. The GMC just looks like a van.

TEX

EMIEVEL · 08-05-2002, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by crawlin cruiser
I know nothinga about towing,what to get or what to look for. But It seemed like a good Idea to use a van?

Is there any options?

Dan

Dan, my van is for sale now. I have to buy a Frieghtliner and that's gonna set me back a ways. If you are interested let me know. I can deliver it anywhere. It's a great van and tows just fine.

crawlin cruiser · 08-06-2002, 09:38 PM

Thanks for the offer but im In BC Canada a little too far away and my dollar sucks down there

Dan

07-29-2002, 09:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
crawlin cruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3760 Location: Kamloops BC Posts: 987	4wd van for tow rig? I know nothinga about towing,what to get or what to look for. But It seemed like a good Idea to use a van? Is there any options? Dan __________________ 83 BJ60 DD,74 FJ40 crawler Be Canadian, Eat beaver!!

07-29-2002, 06:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
crawlin cruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3760 Location: Kamloops BC Posts: 987	just want to be able to tow my cruiser __________________ 83 BJ60 DD,74 FJ40 crawler Be Canadian, Eat beaver!!

07-29-2002, 07:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rob Kosinski Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5410 Location: North Arlington NJ 07031 Posts: 265	My buds dad tows with a quigley 4x4 van V10. Says it tows like a champ. He tows a CJ on a regular basis. Regrets not getting the diesel. Good luck __________________ Whaley Enterprises 84 CJ -4.0, 38.5,100 WB, 130 to 1 03 F-250-V10,6spd,4:30, Lariat.

07-30-2002, 06:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
TEX Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Member # 603 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 14,193	What do you need the 4wd for? Do you want to have mild off-highway capability, or just be able to get through snow & slopping parking lots? Reason I ask is that GM is going to be offering AWD on their full-size vans for '03. Being a factory option, it'll likely set you back a WHOLE lot less than a Quigley conversion. However, you won't have a low range, true 4wd lock, nor much ground clearance. You will get good Winter traction though. BTW, the '03 Chevy vans kind of look like an Avalanche, GMC's will be much less objectionable. TEX __________________ www.probog.com Thanks to: www.heiseroil.com Extreme Performance www.kmelectronics.com Bear Creek Auto Recyclers www.svrehorsepower.com

07-30-2002, 09:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
EMIEVEL Rock God Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9482 Location: Apple Valley, CA Posts: 2,217	4X4 VANS My opinion, nothing tows better than a van except for a dually. The closer the rear axle is to the hitch, the better the tow vehicle. Obviously, goosenecks and fith wheels tow the best. I'm a BIG van fan, I was practically raised in one traveling to motocross races growing up. The reasons I like them better than trucks are pretty simple. You can lock everything up and it stays outta the rain. Most people don't even know what's inside. They tow better than most trucks and can seat everyone real comfortable. You can buy them with the same load capabilities as trucks (1 ton, etc.) Camping is made simple until you get married! (then it's class A diesel pusher time...even for day trips!) Anyway, if one of you nice members would post a picture for me, I have a pretty bad ass 4X4 van sittin on 17's with 33's. It's the bomb and it went up Lion's Back with 8 people in it! Last edited by EMIEVEL; 07-30-2002 at 09:57 AM.

07-29-2002, 09:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
GRMhick Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 87 Location: I live in hotels tear out the walls I have accountants pay for it all Posts: 7,203	i thought about it.. but the $$$ factor turned me away.. i wanted to pick up a quigley ford cargo 4x4 dulley van with a powerstroke. I like the idea because there is more weight over the rear, but then, they are more top heavy.. and plus dulleys are always better.. i just think the cool factor would outweigh anything tho. Garrett

07-29-2002, 12:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
mda Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11212 Location: Indiana Posts: 312	From the Horse Trailer crowd Vans are considered very undesirable. Then it all depends on the weight your are trailering.

07-31-2002, 05:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
Eskimo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10429 Location: Danville, PA Posts: 4,456	Here's EMIEVIL's van he mentioned. Attached Images __________________ Rich Q. FJ-40 Cruggy - tuned 5.3/4WS rockwells/linked/ORI's/42's

08-06-2002, 09:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
crawlin cruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3760 Location: Kamloops BC Posts: 987	Thanks for the offer but im In BC Canada a little too far away and my dollar sucks down there Dan __________________ 83 BJ60 DD,74 FJ40 crawler Be Canadian, Eat beaver!!

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