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I think that this question is in another thread, if I remember right.But anyway, like Mr. Berry said, go for an Extended length van.Bigger is better,in some ways.LOL.

That is a very strong and good point to make.Even though I wanted the 7.3 diesel, and knew they stopped offering them in 2003, I went with it anyway.There has been a little negative feedback from prospective carriers on the year of the van.But my feelings are as long as it is properly maintained...

I could not of said it better myself,LDB.Thank you.

That is so true. Having a built-in sleeper guarantees you will have a place to sleep while loaded, and it keeps the driving area much more warmer/cooler as well.Another benefit is that you will not be able to smell stinky freight as bad, either.This is what I was thinking when I built my sleeper...

I tink it is all about personal preference.I went witht the super-duty extended because I wanted a separate, sealed sleeper from the cargo area.I often wondered how many times the Sprinter guys hauled 3 skids to justify it. I think sometimes we and the carriers lose the meaning of expedited van...

Ahhhhh....junkyards are great places !!!!! Thanks for all of the help, everyone.I'll give it a try, once I get into a stronger area.I'm at the house right now,and the air-card signal here is terrible,making for a real slow computer. I don't even attempt to try and send pictures or open e-mails...

I appreciatte that, Greg.Honestly.I would love to have a cargo van on a e-450 chassis.I was wondering after I got done typing my last post if the muffler is actually the cat also. My freind has a 1995 L-8000 ford with a cummins 5.9 and his is set up that way from the factory.What ever the case...

I'm not going to waste my time arguing over something like this.The reason I am saying my van is untouched is because every pipe including the muffler has a Ford emblem stamped on it.When I first bought the van, I thought it was modified as well. But I went under there and looked closely at...

I agree with what you all are saying,But when a person has a bad 2or 3 weeks and bills are falling behind,I think if anyone in this situation was offered a long load with no swap that they would take it if it got them caught up.I HAD to run non-stop and take everything I could in 2008 to bring...

Awesome response and completely the truth. Alot of carriers need to take lessons from this.Thank you.

You are absolutely correct. Acouple of years ago my freind got a ticket for smoking in the truck while crossing the scales in California.The reason for the ticket was smoking in the workplace.I don't agree with it, but it's the law.Even as a smoker, I still eat in the non-smoking section.And why...

As I have said before, the above reasons are why I am where I am.No load limitations,etc.As I have found out from past experience,Once you condition your body to staying up for a long period of time, the long runs seem like a piece of cake.I used to run for a company in the past that would give...

I'm just going by what I was told by my Ford mechanic freind, as well as by Bruce Mallison of Pittsburgh Power, which specializes in building high performance diesels.There is no catalytic converter on my van, just the downpipe, going to the pipe that runs directly to the 24" long muffler, then...

I don't think the savings are out of line at all.Most of our miles are highway miles.My freind, who has 23 years as a Ford mechanic told me the best thing I can do for the powerstroke is to put the biggest, most non-restrictive exchaust on the van.He said by reducing the backpressure on the...

I guess that explains the difference in weight.Coming from a straight truck, I wanted to have a sealed sleeper from the cargo area in case I have some smelly freight on board, plus I felt that by having a sleeper built in I would always have a place to sleep.What kind of mileage are you getting...

Ha-ha-ha...I use that prestone stuff all year long, with Dawn dishwashing soap added to it. The dishwashing soap will actually do so much in the winter.It cuts right through the road grease and grime and chemicals. And it does not streak or freeze.It can get a little bubbly sometimes, though.

Yes, my van needs to go on a diet.....and so do I.(lol) I guess part of it is me being 300# of pure Italian stud..(LOL) so that leaves 700 lbs to account for.A class 5 Reese hitch? $ rows e-track? 12" x 8 ft sides of 1/8 thick steel, 4'x 12" high 1/8 thick steel for the front skid stop. 3/4"...

I'm at the house, it was nice and sunny as well as cool today.Changed the oil and all filters on the van as well as grease it.Changed the fan clutch also, balanced and rotated the tires,and then had dinner and had a real pleasent conversation with Mr. Berry.Real nice guy.Monday I am going to...

I have a Ford E-350 extended and love it.Everything is pretty heavy-duty on it, but I cannot honestly answer whether or not there is a difference on componets between the 2.I have the 7.3 diesel in my van, and it does pretty well for what it is.I have never had a lack of power being fully...

I have th 3/4 think plywood on the floor, with 2 rows of e-track 24" apart from each other. So far, it works perfect.The door opening height, latch included, is only 47" and sometimes prevents me from getting a load.I guess I'll have to take the latch off for unloading, if needed.