On Thu, 4 Sep 2003, Brian T. wrote:

> Downside 10-14MPG with a 460cid, HEAVY GVW of the
> titanic, turning radius of a greyhound.

An Econoline E150 2 wheel drive with a 302 cid can get milage that's
nearly as good as a carburated VW bus, though not quite as good as a
Vanagon.  (17-19 mpg)  Still has the turning circle of a lake freighter,
though. ;)  Steering is pitman arm and not nearly as nimble as a Vanagon.
Older models with twin I-beam suspension chew up front tires.  Still, if I
needed more space and realiability than a Vanagon, or needed to tow
something, a Ford van with a good camper conversion would likely be high
on the list of choices.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si