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Is driving an e350 box truck different than driving a 1 ton pickup?

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by Ddr1992 579, Dec 26, 2019.

  1. Dec 26, 2019 #1
    Ddr1992 579

    Ddr1992 579 Medium Load Member

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    I know that the econoline has armrests on both seats which ford stopped doing on f-series truck in the mid 2000's except for the medium duty truck... I dont know what its like to drive a van-based box truck so could someone explain to me what its like to drive an econoline box truck and how it rides... Thank y'all for the responses
     
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  3. Dec 26, 2019 #2
    mpd240

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    No back window for backing up
     
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  4. Dec 26, 2019 #3
    rolls canardly

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    Only when it's real windy.
    I had a nice contractor van that was 1 ton and low mileage; like 46,000 miles and
    steering and suspension were really tight. I was amazed at how smooth and straight it drove.
    Pickup vs. Box trucks is not a big jump, you gotta just remember the body width,
    and you'll really learn to love your mirrors.
    Not sure; GOAL - (get out and look.)
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2019 #4
    MACK E-6

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    The van body truck may have a bit longer wheelbase than the dually p/u.
     
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