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Old 07-02-2015, 06:46 PM   #74 (permalink)
Hersbird
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I think we were over 4000# towing and 800# of passengers. At first I thought my minivan might do it but we would have to pare down the stuff and go with a smaller crew. Even the 345 hp v8 got really hot (7/8 to red when it usually runs under 1/2) pulling the Beartooth highway and we did it in the 50-60 degree cool of the morning. Also would definitely need sway control and some aftermarket boost to the rear suspension of the minivan.
Someday when it's just my wife and I we will get a little class B diesel van camper and then drive the whole country.
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