On Tue, 25 May 2004, Tim Schneider wrote: > My other two pieces of Detroit steel get lame mpg > 2000 Jeep GC (6 cyl with towing package.. 16 in town.. maybe > 19 on the highway) 1996 Dodge Dakota club cab slt 4x4 > 14mpg *everywhere* Remember, a 4WD will always get worse fuel economy because of the extra weight and driveline drag. Pickup trucks are aerodynamically inferior to vans, as well -- that open bed with its solid tailgate creates turblance and drag. In-town milage for any heavy vehicle will be nothing to write home about, especially with a slushbox, but most people don't drive their campers as primary around-town vehicles.
David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86 Volvo 240DL wagon '82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel |
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