Looking at getting an 155" WB Express van for hauling my camper. I live in Michigan and like the state parks, but usually they are tight and backing a camper in can be a pain. Currently using a Ford Excursion which I believe Fords usually had a tighter turning radius and it has a shorter wheel base which made backing my camper is a little easier. My concern with an Express van is the longer wheel base big turning radius is going really make backing my camper in a pain and I will have to avoid small campgrounds or make sure I have an easy to get in spot. My camper is 32' over all, and has the spread axle. It rides nice, but does also increase turning difficulty. Can anyone confirm or deny my suspicions? I really like the express over the Econoline, but have some concerns over the longer wheel base.
Tthanks!

 

This says the extended wheelbase Express has a turning diameter of 54.5 ft
https://www.caranddriver.com/chevrol...ss_2025/462008

I couldn't find the turning radius or turning diameter for an E350 but I imagine as you say it will be smaller. The reason it would be smaller is because Ford didn't make a long wheelbase version. They added the extra length behind the rear wheels.this makes the extended Chevy a better towing vehicle than the extended Ford for everything other than backing up.

 

Ford specs say 48.6' for a 2011 Econoline. Not a huge difference, but not sure how much that relates to backing it up with the camper.