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Another area in which you may want to consider is the terrian in which you will be driving / hauling. Flat lands are one thing ... the hills of West Virginia are another. It is truly an eye opening experience the first time you haul something up or down a mountain with an 11 or 12 % grade...

I too would like to hear about the spark plug problems on the Ford vans. I have a 1998, full ton, with 150,000 miles on it, and it seems to be still running very strongly even with a full load inside.

Another favorite place to park of mine is near the river where people go fishing. As you know, many people go fishing at night and drive all sorts of vehicles. I have never been questioned here either when I park at night.

Whenever I am working on a project in a different town and driving there through the night to get an early start the next morning, I simply park in the church's parking lot. (Note: I have "no" advertising on the sides of my van what-so-ever, and it looks like any other extended full ton van.)...

I wonder how parking in a hospital lot would work ???

I have hauled a 2004, 1450cc Harley Night Train inside my 1998, Ford, 350 Cargo Van. Now, having said that ...<br><br>It does fit, but getting it inside took 4 guys (been easier with 6) and a lot of cargo straps. <br><br>First problem was the ramp and the weight of the bike. Could not ride it up...

Informational update ...<br><br>I just talked with a friend in sales at a Ford dealership. Asked him the difference between a 1/2 ton and a 3/4 ton truck or van. Interesting reply. He tells me that:<br><br>1. There is a definite difference "strength wise" between the two "if" you order them as a...

When you register a truck or van that is a 150 (half ton), most times you will be asked, or you can ask, if you would like to register it a 3/4 ton. If you say yes, all you have to do is to pay and extra $35.00 and presto chango, you now have a legal 3/4 ton. Of course, your insurance bill will...

With due respect ...<br><br>Shocks and springs will "not" solve your overall problem. Yes, heavy duty ones will be a stop gap measure, but you open yourself up for a real type of problem should you ever be involved in any kind of a wreck or even a traffic stop with an over energenic police...

From my perspective, a lot of the answers to your question would depend upon your planned activities during those five years. Things such as how far you intended to wonder from base camp, how you intended to travel from point A to point B during those times, if you are going to have company...

Interesting question with a variety of answers ...<br /><br />As you know, there are many aspects to consider when thinking gas milage.<br /><br />Many times we tend to think that the smalles engine with the smalles frame weight will be the hands down winner. Although this may be true in some...

Just as an aside ...<br /><br />There have been several comments regarding the van being a worker or construction van. The indication being that vans of this nature have been used harder or perhaps not taken care of as well as household vans.<br /><br />With due respect ... That may be the case...

This truly sounds like one terrific project on a variety of levels.<br /><br />Since you asked ... I do have one minor suggestion regarding the carpet. If and when you decide to replace what is there for something more to your liking, you may want to consider the following:<br /><br />Take out...