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Re: Diesel vs gas......................
I'm averaging 15.9 mpg unloaded, 12.8 loaded (Jayco Eagle 14,700 GVWR) in my 06 Chev 1ton crewcab Duramax Diesel with 6-spd Allison trans. There's no way I could tow as well, or with as good a mileage, in a gasser. Don't get me wrong, gasser's work well with lighter trailers but as you go up in weight, there's nothing out there that beats the torque of a diesel or the mileage. Fuel prices for diesel have been on the upper side and lower side of premium gas here for quite a while. Right now, it's a 2.59/gallon where I trade, just under the price for premium. Whichever fuel you use, you know it's expensive. While I'd like to see fuel prices drop, we all know they won't. Does that keep me at homebase? No Way....I didn't invest in the truck and the 5VR to let it sit.348Views0likes0CommentsRe: First Time Buyer...Updated 03/06/2006
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! Your list, which I first read last year, helped us make our decision much easier. Even as a newbie I was certain that I needed a checklist. And my checklist was extremely deficient in some areas. We are thoroughly enjoying our Dutch Star thanks to the great info found here at RV.NET !!! Michael480Views0likes0Comments
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