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[hopefulinOhio]

Hello everyone

I have been unable to find the weight figures for the E-350 passenger vans. I'm trying to find a tow vehicle that will fit the upcoming expansion to my family.

Currently, it's me, the wife and 3 kids (ages 12, 7, & 3). We are in the process of adopting four more (ages 10, 9, 5, & 3). I have a TT with a gross weight rating of 7,500 lbs.

Somewhere, I think I read that the E-350 has a GVWR of 9,400 lbs. Is this correct? I haven't seen any figures for the combined weight. I know it varies by rear end ratios.

On average, what does an unloaded (but full of fuel) 12 passenger E-350 weigh?

My desire is to have the diesel engine for reliability, efficiency and power. In evaluating, I have to consider the additional weight of the diesel. How much more does a PSD weigh than the V-10?

At this point the E-350 is the only tow vehicle that even appears to have a chance of carrying the load.

Would an E-350 short body 12 passenger be significantly lighter than the extended E-350? It would be nice to have the extra storage capacity inside, but if I needed to save some weight on GVWR, would this be a place to save a few hundred pounds?

Thanks for all your help!

David