Took a 3500-mile round trip to visit family and brought back some old lumber and bicycle stuff I left behind. The truck handled everything perfectly, and we couldn’t be happier with it.
That’s the diesel I’ve been wanting!
Dale said:
That’s the diesel I’ve been wanting!
We’re really happy with it! It can handle a pallet of concrete, a load of drywall, or a family of four (two adults, a 3-year-old, and a 5-year-old) on a six-day road trip without a problem.
I’ve been considering an E350 6.0. Do you deal with the same issues that 6.0 pickup owners complain about?
Darby said:
I’ve been considering an E350 6.0. Do you deal with the same issues that 6.0 pickup owners complain about?
Yes, but working on a 6.0 in a van is way harder than in a truck. There’s almost no clearance over the engine. Unless you’re mechanically skilled or have a lot of money to spend on repairs, I’d avoid a 6.0 van.
@Jalen
That’s good to know. This would be a work van, and I prefer E-series over GM vans, but now I’m second-guessing.
Darby said:
@Jalen
That’s good to know. This would be a work van, and I prefer E-series over GM vans, but now I’m second-guessing.
If you’re set on an E-series, I’d suggest going with a gas engine or a diesel truck instead. I have a 7.3 van, and it’s so cramped under the hood that I had to pay someone to replace the injectors. A lot of shops won’t even touch diesel vans because of how difficult they are to work on.
@Jalen
Completely agree with this. Even changing the upper fuel filter is a struggle for me with my long, skinny arms. I can’t imagine someone with shorter or thicker arms trying to work on it.
On the way back, I grabbed some old lumber and bicycle gear I left behind. Made good use of the trip!