Pulling an 8000 lb trailer off-road

[Cortttt]

Kudos for taking a 9500# van all over but attaching a trailer changes the whole equation even in the best of circumstances. If you don't get stuck backing out of a shelf road or tight situation may alter your perception of where it's prudent to venture regardless of trailer weight. Good luck in your travels.

Thanks...Shelf roads are out. I did it a couple of times in the van - and that was it. Too big of a vehicle.

I expect my travels will be much constrained.

 

[Cortttt]

I'd be curious to see where the torque curve for those engines are vs their diesel counterparts at say 1,500 RPM.
Low end torque for towing is what steered me to an EcoBoost vs a naturally aspirated V8.

My guess is its much, (much) better with the Ecoboost. That engine just wasn't available to me.