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Subject: Towing Ford 250 Extended Van?

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Jerald Peterson

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Date Posted: 06/ 14/ 07, 4:48pm

We have a 83FC35RB. The engine and transmission seem strong with 135,000 miles on them. I understand from forum messages that the bird can tow up to 10,000 lbs but will be slow on the hills. I have a 1997 Ford Econoline 250 extended van which we use to do the fine art shows. Loaded with display and paintings it weighs 7,500 lbs. I intend to tow it 4 down to Scottsdale for the Jan-Mar Expo 08 fine art show. Would be interested in any opinions, suggestions, and experiences others have to offer.
Jerald Peterson
www.jeraldpeterson.com

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[> Subject: Re: Towing Ford 250 Extended Van?

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Sam
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Date Posted: 06/ 23/ 07, 5:39am

Jerald, I'm assuming you have not towed your Van with any other motorhome, so with that said here's what you need to know. I also have a 1983 FC 35' and tow a 2500 (3/4 ton)Suburban which weighs close to 7,000 lbs also. The Bluebird tows it just fine. You will experience the obvious, slow starts and slow uphill, after all, you are towing a lot of weight, but the BB will handle nicely, it will not be pushed around by your van, which happens when towing with a lighter motorhome. If the previous owners did not reconfigure the the Female plug on the BB then you will need to do this also or reconfigure the male plug on your wiring harness. Bluebird wired the female plug differently then what is standard today. Also you may experience dim lights on the tow vehicle. I had this problem and had someone do something inside the motorhome in the fuse panel. It might be a good idea to ask this question on this forum and then we all can find out how this is done. I'm sure someone out there who looks at these questions would like to answer this question. good luck.

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Author: Jerald Peterson [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 06/ 29/ 07, 2:03pm Thanks Sam. I feel better. Do you use a "brake buddy" or similar brakeing devise in the Surburban. Is it necessary. I understand that it is requried in some States. Jerald Peterson 83FC35RB [ Post a Reply to This Message ]