bigsallysmom
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I can find all sorts of information on chevy express vans but not on chevy explorer vans. Are explorers as good as expresses?
What are the differences between Chevy Express and Explorer
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Explorers are a van conversion company based on the Express and Safari van bodies; it's not a factory model.
http://www.explorervan.com/chevrolet_chassis_option.cfm
http://www.explorervan.com/chevrolet_chassis_option.cfm
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Explorer is a high level trim from the conversion company. It almost always has big leather seats, lots of wood, lights, can have overhead mirrors, a vacuum, etc. The Explorer vans are "tricked" out more than say a Starcraft, Glaval or other brands.
Remember that the 1500 series all have the same (low) 7,000 lb gvwr, and the more customizing cr#p that's in them, the less payload you have left over for your things. That's the issue that I have with Explorers. Course, an overload helper spring set on the rear might level it out but that doesn't change/strengthen the axle, brakes or increase suspension limits. Get it weighed and compare that to the door sticker to be sure.
Explorer is a high level trim from the conversion company. It almost always has big leather seats, lots of wood, lights, can have overhead mirrors, a vacuum, etc. The Explorer vans are "tricked" out more than say a Starcraft, Glaval or other brands.
Remember that the 1500 series all have the same (low) 7,000 lb gvwr, and the more customizing cr#p that's in them, the less payload you have left over for your things. That's the issue that I have with Explorers. Course, an overload helper spring set on the rear might level it out but that doesn't change/strengthen the axle, brakes or increase suspension limits. Get it weighed and compare that to the door sticker to be sure.
