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Old 01-24-2017, 09:22 AM   #72 (permalink)
skyking
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Woody - '96 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT
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90 day: 23.82 mpg (US)

Avion and Woody - '96 Dodge/Avion Ram 2500/5th wheel combo
90 day: 15.1 mpg (US)

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Yes, not bad.
It is a complicated time of year for collecting data. Yesterday was all dry roads, which can be hard to come by around here. The trip south is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, and that looks dry too.
Do you find it difficult to totally top off your truck? For these short tests, I think it is necessary to get accurate information. The last two gallons are a pain to get in there.
It is far more difficult than the beetle, for example.
For long term tank to tank data I will just let the pump click off.
The next trip after that will likely be across the mountains on my newly acquired LT245/70r17 Dean Wintercat SST studded snow tires.
Wintercat SST - Winter Tire from Dean
I picked up a set yesterday on that road trip for $250, with low miles and a recent date code. The seller threw in the tire chains that went with it.
Those big Nittos are fine in loose and compact snow, but I have my doubts on ice. I have 3 sets of rims, so I figure for a total cost of $330 including mounting, it is cheap insurance for those winter months. They will last for many years at only 2000~3000 miles a year.
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2007 Dodge Ram 3500 SRW 4x4 with 6MT
2003 TDI Beetle
2002 TDI Beetle

currently parked - 1996 Dodge 2500 Cummins Turbodiesel
Custom cab, auto, 3.55 gears
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