Quote Originally Posted by Matt167 View Post
guess I'll keep looking for F-150's.. don't think I'd turn down a 5.8L F-250 ither, but I have to keep the MPG somewhat resonable.. in the ballpark of 20 MPG, but I don't expect 20
20 mpg in a V-8 powered pickup with enough power to tow????? Good luck with that!!!! My diesel barely does 17, and that's with a light load in the trailer!!!! Loaded up and travelling, it's more like about 14. Without the trailer, maybe 18--but then why would I drive it without the trailer???? A full size truck is just too heavy, sits too high, and offers too much wind resistance and parasitic drag, especially a 4X4, to get decent mileage!!!!

PS--the good news is that the toter does the 14 mpg figure with the trailer loaded with car, tools, parts, fuel, etc. along with 4 people and their necessities, at 80 mph on the cruise with the air on......