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We've only used the medium size from hoodlouvers.com
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depark
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Here is a picture of an add in door on my van. It was installed by the wheelchair van converter. It goes to a 30 gal aft-axle tank.
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Darryl
GNTY
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Thank you
GNTY
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I was asked this the other day by a guy gearing up to build a van and i didn't really have a good answer. Is the towing capacity of a Ujoint converted E350 different than factory?
I know there are some variables, hitch capacity, springs, power plant etc. Stock specs say towing capacity is 10,000 lbs. I also understand that as you add weight to the van its capacity reduces, 4x4 running gear, camperized interior etc.
So my question is with the new springs front and back from the conversion does towing capacity increase over stock? Granted if one changes out the factory hitch for one with a greater capacity?
I would also guess that if this does increase the van's towing capacity that if DOT/Cops pull you over while towing something over 10,000 lbs that they would only care about the factory spec stickers, and not what you did to improve or increase the van's capacity?
Not sure if anyone else have wondered this?
I know there are some variables, hitch capacity, springs, power plant etc. Stock specs say towing capacity is 10,000 lbs. I also understand that as you add weight to the van its capacity reduces, 4x4 running gear, camperized interior etc.
So my question is with the new springs front and back from the conversion does towing capacity increase over stock? Granted if one changes out the factory hitch for one with a greater capacity?
I would also guess that if this does increase the van's towing capacity that if DOT/Cops pull you over while towing something over 10,000 lbs that they would only care about the factory spec stickers, and not what you did to improve or increase the van's capacity?
Not sure if anyone else have wondered this?
I can't speak to what Chris might say about his conversions but generally speaking DOT/Police will care about what it is registered for and the capacity of the tires it's riding on. The door sticker is a Big 3 guideline and doesn't carry any legal weight. If it's registered as a 14,000lb GVWR vehicle, it better be riding on tires that will support that weight, at least if it is carrying that weight when checked.
mk216v
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More options at post 201;
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...iana-Jones-sequel-The-Legacy-Continues/page21
ujoint
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Yea this is tricky. We've increased spring capacity and setup vans for towing duty many times but I wouldn't say that it necessarily increases the towing capacity, just make it tow better. Since we have no way to legally change that # its not something I mess with. Every state is different though, here in NC we have "weighted" plates for trucks. When you register the rig you tell them how much you want it plated for and thats what goes on the registration. I've heard that if you go over and get pulled its not much fun.
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That looks good too. Especially if you want to move a TON of air! We use the M (what you have on the outside?) mainly because it removes the least amount of hood structure.
sixstringsteve
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What state is that black one headed to?
GNTY
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I'd originally guess Utah based on the BYU vanity plate but I think he mentioned it was going to Maryland ?