caremd99

If I read this correctly then you want to use a minivan to pull a trailer and 6 people. Your dealer is technically correct that a Windstar can pull any size Trailmanor but this is without options and without people in the vehicle.

I pull a 3023 with a minivan and my wife and two kids (ages 2&4) inside. I am absolutely at the weight limit although the van pulls just fine. But we are picky about how many clothers we take and we don't take things like bicycles, etc all because of the weight.

I hate to say this but with your situation I just wouldn't recommend it. I think with your family size you need the capability to tow at least 5000 lbs and a larger GCWR. ( weight of tow vehicle and trailer together).

Of course if the wife and kids followed along in a car then you would be all set!