Hauling Wood With A Van

[Typ0]

Just purchased a 2007 Dodge Caravan anyone know how much wood I can safely haul with this thing?

 

[Stinkpickle]

I probably wouldn't haul more than 1/3 cord In a minivan, even less if it's green wood.

 

[Typ0]

I would actually be pretty happy if hauling a face cord works! There is a trailer hitch on this thing too am thinking about getting a little trailer...how much does a cord weight?

 

[Stinkpickle]

I would actually be pretty happy if hauling a face cord works! There is a trailer hitch on this thing too am thinking about getting a little trailer...how much does a cord weight?

I'm not sure how much it weighs, but it varies widely based the type of wood and its moisture content.

 

[Jags]

A full cord of green wood is gonna run anywhere from 2800# to north of 5000#. See here for actual weights:
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Edit: I do believe these to be dry weights.

 

[Typ0]

OK this is all good info thanks!

 

[Typ0]

FYI I did realize the variables after I asked the question about the weight LOL

 

[fredarm]

I've hauled a half ton of Eco-Bricks in my 2006 Town and Country. The back end was definitely riding low but it wasn't on the bump stops. So I think you could do a face cord depending on the wood.

 

[Blackjack Dan]

You're braver than me. You may get a few critters (spiders, scorpions to name a few) that crawl out of the wood and want to reside in your van.

 

[BrotherBart]

40 years ago I was driving my wife's station wagon one day and saw some bucked rounds on a curb in town with a "free" sign on them. Stopped and loaded up. Caught hell a few days later when a large spider crawled up on my wife's shoulder on her way to work and she almost wrecked the car.

 

[Typ0]

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something like that would take care of the bug problem!