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Date:         Tue, 25 May 2004 14:16:15 -0400
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon vs Alternative Vehicles
Comments: To: Tim Schneider <Tim.Schneider@synopsys.com>
In-Reply-To:  <6.1.0.6.0.20040525110713.02c478a0@pophost.synopsys.com>
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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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