U of M study
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ROI is a relative term, for me with our custom 21 RBS, I can get away with an eco diesel with a 3.92 rear end. My current F150 is 8 years old and avg mileage is 9-10 towing and 13 overall empty. She has 170k miles and a reliable beast. The ECO could potentially double my mileage and do the job. I think anyway. With that and another 8 years and anticipated 200k miles of use, 80% everytday and 20% towing, the fuel savings could be in the 40k range or more depending on fuel pricing looking out over 8-10 years.. thats real ROI and resale is not even a factor.
This exposes the importance a comfortabe RV that can be towed by the newest technology in a half ton truck. I am excited about the Ford and Nissan with plans for a diesel in full size half ton.They all need to catch up on 8 speed or more trannys. Next will be diesel hybird, possibly 30 plus mpg or more. The 3/4 ton and above have no incentives to improve and thats ok. Purpose built, and if you need the big rv then you pay to play. Just remember that over time and as miles roll by, that number can be significant.... Just sayin
This exposes the importance a comfortabe RV that can be towed by the newest technology in a half ton truck. I am excited about the Ford and Nissan with plans for a diesel in full size half ton.They all need to catch up on 8 speed or more trannys. Next will be diesel hybird, possibly 30 plus mpg or more. The 3/4 ton and above have no incentives to improve and thats ok. Purpose built, and if you need the big rv then you pay to play. Just remember that over time and as miles roll by, that number can be significant.... Just sayin
