AndrewKane
New member
I have a 2016 3500 4x4 170Ext Cargo with the V6/5spd combo, and use it to haul motorcycles to enduro races across the country. I have a 4 month trip coming up and would like to pull a travel trailer with me rather than sleeping in the van the entire time and getting hotels when needed.
I have a friend who pulls a lance 22' (26' overall w/hitch) behind his ecoboost transit, and it does awesome. I would like to buy the same trailer, but have concerns about my sprinter pulling it.
Loaded weight would be right at 5,000lbs and I would be using a spring bar WDH. I worry about bending the rear frame on the sprinter on rough roads.
I also am concerned about harming the power train/emissions system. The trailer would be towed about 10k miles per year. Will this have a negative effect on my long term reliability?
Looking for any advice I can get on the subject. I appreciate any input form anyone towing large amounts with their vans.
Thanks,
-Andrew
I have a friend who pulls a lance 22' (26' overall w/hitch) behind his ecoboost transit, and it does awesome. I would like to buy the same trailer, but have concerns about my sprinter pulling it.
Loaded weight would be right at 5,000lbs and I would be using a spring bar WDH. I worry about bending the rear frame on the sprinter on rough roads.
I also am concerned about harming the power train/emissions system. The trailer would be towed about 10k miles per year. Will this have a negative effect on my long term reliability?
Looking for any advice I can get on the subject. I appreciate any input form anyone towing large amounts with their vans.
Thanks,
-Andrew