stuff, you will be better off without a Minivan.
According to a couple of different Mechanic friends most problems with the Minivan is that people treat it like a SUV. Where they pack it full, tow something and think it will be just the same. The fact is that the Trans in the Mini isn't built for that, but people don't care. So most people that do that end up having big issues.
If you are towing something and have bigger kids, go with a SUV you will be happier in the long run!!!