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davidd
Posted 5/18/2007 8:38 AM (#256787)
Subject: Dodge Sprinter diesel van as tow vehicle?





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Location: De Pere Wisconsin
Hi all, hoping someone will have some insight here as I am not real up to speed on technical engine things. Looking at a Dodge Sprinter van for business purposes and am impressed enough to wonder if I could use it as my primary vehicle also.

I am towing a Tuffy Esox mag, guessing it is around 2000 lbs boat motor trailer.

The Sprinter is rated to tow 5000 lbs - But not knowing how diesels figure with hp and torque I am a little confused by the numbers, have been told diesel's are about torque, not hp's....

sprinter specs
3.0 liter v6 diesel
154 hp @ 3400 rpms
280 ft-lbs of torque @ 1200-2400 rpm.

Put about 17000 miles a year on a vehicle, around 3000 towing.

Any knowledgable input would be appreciated , thanks!

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