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<blockquote data-quote="d_daffron" data-source="post: 668300" data-attributes="member: 4983"><p>I know its Not exactly what youre asking, but i averaged 13mpg with my '97 big block F250 pulling my ZJ buggy on an open deck car hauler at 70mph. Of course thats on relatively flat ground between Tuscaloosa and Morris MTN, pulling less than 6k lbs, in a 2wd crew cab with a manual trans and 235 series tires.</p><p></p><p>I paid $2,000 for the truck about 5 years ago, its not the nicest truck around but it pulls great and feels like it could easily pull more. In fact I just installed a gooseneck hitch so I can step up to a bigger trailer and see how she does with two rigs behind her. </p><p></p><p>I'd highly recommend a big block gas burner for occasional use, as you mentioned diesel fuel is about 20% higher per Gal so the diesel is going to have to get significantly better mileage to break even. Also gas trucks are less desireable so you can get a significantly nicer truck for the same price and the maintainance is less money too. Of course if youre gonna do alot of towing a diesel cannot be beat.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="d_daffron, post: 668300, member: 4983"] I know its Not exactly what youre asking, but i averaged 13mpg with my '97 big block F250 pulling my ZJ buggy on an open deck car hauler at 70mph. Of course thats on relatively flat ground between Tuscaloosa and Morris MTN, pulling less than 6k lbs, in a 2wd crew cab with a manual trans and 235 series tires. I paid $2,000 for the truck about 5 years ago, its not the nicest truck around but it pulls great and feels like it could easily pull more. In fact I just installed a gooseneck hitch so I can step up to a bigger trailer and see how she does with two rigs behind her. I'd highly recommend a big block gas burner for occasional use, as you mentioned diesel fuel is about 20% higher per Gal so the diesel is going to have to get significantly better mileage to break even. Also gas trucks are less desireable so you can get a significantly nicer truck for the same price and the maintainance is less money too. Of course if youre gonna do alot of towing a diesel cannot be beat. [/QUOTE]
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