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Looks like you are doing good work already here! I think every little thing you can do will add up and pay for itself eventually. 15+ mpg on a rig this size is good work!
I have a brother that does landscaping/tree service/etc in Michigan and he is in a very similiar situation to you. He has a 1 ton diesel chevy duelly+box that gets about 14 mpg that he hates to drive. I'm not sure how many "little" jobs you do, but with the economy the way it is up there he does about 50% of his business anymore on small, one day jobs. He was getting eaten up on diesel whenever he had to travel to do one of these jobs.
His solution has been a Diesel Nissan pickup from the early 80's and a small trailer. I know getting another vehicle is never ideal, but if hes just going to timber the front of somebody's house, or plant/remove a few trees or whatever, he just doesn't need to get the beast out. At well over twice the gas mileage, he can afford to take some of those jobs he would have passed up on in the past.
Glad to hear that all your mods are working out for you and looking good too. I wouldn't think that 16 is out of the question considering the speed you drive. Good luck man.
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