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Originally Posted by landscaper52
Bite the bullet my friend, either drive a small truck and get 25 mpg max on average, but certainly not when the truck is loaded with stuff (i.e. when it is being used as a truck),
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I get 25mpg on average with a full size (technically commercial) truck, using it 90% "as a truck", fully loaded (for work hauling and moving)
And I haven't done anything to lower the weight, haven't modded the bed in anyway, and haven't lowered it (yet - that one will be done as soon as I can afford it).
Its best to use a small car whenever possible (or a bike better yet) - the OP did say this is the families 2nd vehicle, meant to be used as a truck. No reason not to get the best mileage possible those times when you do need 3 tons of hauling capacity.