Re: Am I Crazy now Re: [A/S] Eurovan vs. Sprinter vs. Rialta -3 different

[William Kerfoot <wkerfoot@xxxx>]

Colin,

Again the EuroVan has 41 more horsepower than my Dodge W200 (201 at 6200 
vs 170 at 4000) but less torque (185 at 2500 vs 285 at 2400). I don't 
think that the cargo capacity is much of an issue, most non-truck 
vehicles do not have much. She is only going to tow a 3000 lb trailer 
vs my 5800 lb trailer. The EuroVan gross weight plus trailer 
(5236+761+3000) divided by horsepower is 45 and divided by torque is 49, 
my combination (5000+5800) is 64 for horsepower and 38 for torque. 
Since you consider the EuroVan underpowered, what horsepower and torque 
would you recommend for the EuroVan and what alternative non pickup 
would you suggest?

I recall the issue with the Touareg, but I don't remember what size 
Airstream they were towing and what the tow rating is for the vehicle, 
do you? The V8 Touareg has a towing capacity of 7710, I think that this 
engine is new and the ad may have been when they only offered the V6.

What is your source for the manufacturers overrating their towing 
capacity, I cannot believe that they would open themselves to warranty 
claims for overstressing the actual capacity. If you did not tow over 
the rated limit and something broke they would have to repair under 
warranty.

Bill Kerfoot
WBCCI/VAC #5223
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon
1977 Lincoln Continental
1979 23' Airstream Safari
Orange, CA

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