http://www.safetyforum.com/passengervans/
On 27/07/2011 4:27 PM, Peter Hertzing wrote:
I have literally logged thousands of driving hours in one of these and they
are no more unstable then most other trucks or vans, but I think if you look
at most of the accidents most were tied to mechanical or tire failure. I
have never had a wreck in one - but the next group that took one many years
ago when I was a youth director rolled one after I left a note with the
rental company that one of the rear tires had sidewall damage.
Like any mode of transportation its all about the maintenance.
I have never talked my own wife into it, but I think the perfect care would
be a retired 6 passenger limo for the family - seats 6 in back 2 in front
with a TV and a DIVIDER.
What else could you ask for.
Peter
On Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 4:19 PM, Michael Canfield<slozuk...@gmail.com>wrote:
Every vehicle can be unstable with a poor driver at the wheel. The vehicle
doesn't have issues just because it gets in a wreck. They are no more
unstable than any other TRUCK carrying a load. Still just a truck and will
never handle like a car.
Mike
On Jul 27, 2011 4:44 PM, "Randy Bennell"<rbenn...@bennell.ca> wrote:
Just google search "passenger van instability issues and see what comes
up.
I recall reading news articles about a highschool basketball team that
was essentially wiped out when the teacher/coach lost control of one of
these vans and it was involved in an accident.
Randy
On 27/07/2011 3:25 PM, Fmiser wrote:
Meanwhile, the family doesn't really fit in a 123 anymore.
I may have to look for something a bit bigger. *sigh*
-- Philip
On 27/07/2011 8:02 AM, Dieselhead wrote:
Go to your state or state university's auctions and buy a 15
pass van. As a bonus, you can use it to haul Amish when you
don't use it for the fam.
Randy Bennell wrote:
I assume this was intended somewhat tongue in cheek, but if
not, then I suggest you do a bit of research on the subject.
There have been several serious accidents with such vehicles.
They tend to be unstable.
Hmmm. And if you need seats for more than 8, what other choice
is there? Two vehicles?
-- Philip
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