Coupla thousand on the new truck. First trip it averaged 20.9 MPG combo local/highway for about 400 miles.

This last trip for deer season, averaged 20.4 MPG highway on the way home (180 miles) and 16 MPG combined for around 790 miles (trip up, driving around locally for over two weeks).

Not bad for having it pretty much loaded to the gills with hunting stuff, a half dozen firearms, one pesky labrador and the 18" Stihl saw.

It ain't never gonna travel light, even when I ain't going hunting for two weeks. Too much stuff that I can't live without: Two 20' log chains, towing strap, half dozen HD ratchet straps, 2 ton come-along, two hydraulic jacks and probably a good 300lbs worth of assorted tools.


If three or more people think you're a dimwit, chances are at least one of them is right.