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Took a low roof empty Promaster for an off road test. Conditions were cold about 5 F with about 3" of dry snow.
Noticed it was very noisy on gravel with stones ejecting from the tires banging on the bottom of the van. Under coating, sub floor, insulation and paneling would be helpful if you plan to drive much on gravel roads.
Off road through level fields, dirt trails and up to 10" snow drifts were no problem. All was looking great until we tried an incline where the Promaster spun out with only one wheel spinning. Attempted the incline several times and always spun out with only one wheel spinning. Did not try it with the with the Traction Control turned off. Do not know if that would make a difference.
Noticed it was very noisy on gravel with stones ejecting from the tires banging on the bottom of the van. Under coating, sub floor, insulation and paneling would be helpful if you plan to drive much on gravel roads.
Off road through level fields, dirt trails and up to 10" snow drifts were no problem. All was looking great until we tried an incline where the Promaster spun out with only one wheel spinning. Attempted the incline several times and always spun out with only one wheel spinning. Did not try it with the with the Traction Control turned off. Do not know if that would make a difference.