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Default Towing with a minivan

Richcosta wrote:
I am considering purchasing an '06 175, which when on a trailer with
gas will come in at about 2,400 lbs. My Windstar has a towing capacity
of 2,000 lbs. As I will be using the boat at a ramp about 3 miles
away, do I run the risk of fishing my van out of the river?
Thank you.



Towing it should be fine if you take it easy, but I'd think twice before
going on a boat ramp in a FWD vehicle, especially one that's overloaded.
As the boat slides down the ramp, the front wheels will get lighter
and you might not have the traction to get out.
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