Dave,
I normally fuel at home, where I don't have a meter, so I don't really know
what mileage I'm getting. I did fuel at a station once, and it figured out
to 17 MPG, but that was local driving, and not in 'full economy' mode.
Everything I hear says that you'll get about 20 on the road not towing and
14-15 while towing. I hope to verify the latter starting on 12/1, when we're
planning an extensive trip.
I personally like the standard cab because the truck is shorter and more
manuverable.
<<Jim>>
<<http://www.oldengine.org/members/jdunmyer>>
<<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>
<<lower SE Michigan, USA>>
<<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>
-----Original Message-----
From: David Turner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sunday, November 19, 2000 3:25 PM
Subject: [VAC] Re: tow vehical
>Thanks JIm for the info.
>I'm still debating the purchase due the the unknowns and it is a std. cab
>and I would prefer a extended cab[my wife wants to recline in the seat and
>take a nap at times] sooooo I mat still be looking no mater the good deal
>price.I still think I want a Dodge/Cummings team.Since I hear several
people
>say they get 20 plus MPG empty and 14 plus loaded.[Is this true?]
>Thanks
>
>
>David Turner
>1105 Hancock Drive
>Americus, GA 31709
>Home Ph. 912-924-8488
>Office Ph. 912-937-2567
>Office Fx. 912-937-5691
>Airstream Web site:
>http://www.shockoestudios.com/tractor/library/airstream/airstream.htm
>Pedal Tractor Web site: http://www.shockoestudios.com/tractor.htm
>Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Jim Dunmyer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2000 10:33 AM
>Subject: [VAC] Re: tow vehical
>
>
>> Dave,
>> I'd consider that a very good price, and if you get it for that, you can
>> afford to do some fairly extensive repairs.
>>
>> FWIW: I paid $11,000.00 for a '94 just a couple of months ago, but it had
>> only 108,000 miles on it. It had a leak at a transmission cooler line and
>I
>> made the mistake of not fixing it myself; it cost me $500.00 at Mr.
>> DodgeWrench. The transmission probably needs rebuilt; the Dodge dealer
>> quoted me "between $1200.00 and $1500.00". I may well elect to do that
>> myself because I'll probably install some aftermarket stuff such as
torque
>> converter and valve body.
>>
>> When I compare the Used Price, plus some extensive repairs, I still come
>up
>> way short of the $30,000.00 price of a new one. And, I'm not afraid to
>drill
>> holes in it for my modifications, nor to scratch it while putting it to
>use.
>>
>> I've pulled my 6000# Avion about 300 miles so far, and there's no problem
>> with that. You'll hardly know that your little 3500# trailer is back
>there.
>> <<grin>>
>>
>>
>> <<Jim>>
>>
>> <<http://www.oldengine.org/members/jdunmyer>>
>> <<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>
>> <<lower SE Michigan, USA>>
>> <<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: David Turner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Date: Saturday, November 18, 2000 8:24 PM
>> Subject: [VAC] Re: tow vehical
>>
>>
>> >Hello all you Airstreamers.Ineed you help!!!!!
>> >Today I went to a car show/sale for classic cars/trucks and some of
>> >everything.
>> >I found for sale this truck:
>> >1995 Dodge 2500 long bed Regular cab
>> >bucket seats w/console
>> >2 wheel drive
>> >cummings diesel
>> >auto trans
>> >power windows,door locks,sterring,brakes
>> >ac/heat
>> >sliding rear window
>> >178,000 miles
>> >bed liner
>> >towing package
>> >two tone pant
>> >good condition/needs cleaning up but does not appear abused.
>> >Price $7700.00
>> >
>> >Questions:
>> >[1] Is this seem to be a fair/good deal?
>> >[2] Will this pull my 3500 lb airstream without any diffuculty?
>> >[3] What do I need to look for befor I hand the money over?[no warranty]
>> >
>> >Thanks Gang,I need your counsel!!!
>> >
>> >David Turner
>> >1105 Hancock Drive
>> >Americus, GA 31709
>> >Home Ph. 912-924-8488
>> >Office Ph. 912-937-2567
>> >Office Fx. 912-937-5691
>> >Airstream Web site:
>> >http://www.shockoestudios.com/tractor/library/airstream/airstream.htm
>> >Pedal Tractor Web site: http://www.shockoestudios.com/tractor.htm
>> >Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> >
>> >
>> >
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