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| RG:
I like that area up there. We stopped at Bannack, the old mining ghost town, that's really an interesting place if you ever get up in the big hole valley. They are really up in arms up there about the wolves, as are people everywhere in Montana and Idaho. There's a lot of anger going around. |
| Sawbuck:
I have a 3h Circle J slant that I have pulled loaded with our suburban and got around 8 mpg loaded. The suburban has the 7.4l and unloaded only gets about 12mpg. Last year we picked up a diesel pickup and I can't believe the difference. Last weekend with just the pickup loaded we went over the pass to Winthrop and got 20 mpg. With the horse trailer and pickup loaded (and driving like a mad man) I usually get around 14 mpg. The better milage makes up the difference in the cost of diesel. We don't use the suburban anymore for hauling horses, and are actually going to be selling our bumper pull and getting a goose neck trailer. |
| Dhoey07:
Stick with diesel. You will just be dissapointed with any gas rig. Although I would suggest selling the Ford and buying a duramax :) |
| et1702:
I too have a Dodge diesel w/ 6spd & Cummins. Like RG said, I can't tell you how much I like it. 20 to 22mpg for daily driving and average about 14mpg loaded up and towing 5th wheel, dump trailer, etc. ALthough the diesel's cost a little more up front, and fuel is more expensive, maintenance is less and mpg greater. In the long run, I believe you'd be much happier with a diesel :twocents: FYI, I bought mine w/72K miles on her, and she now has 237K and still running strong and doesn't use more than a quart of oil in 5000 miles. BTW, had a Ford Powerstroke before my Dodge. PS was good, but no comparison between the two. Dodge from now on! ET |
| KopperBuck:
At the time, the PS was the best rig in the price range we could afford. It's a little underpowered as is, but it's been a good rig. I don't have a lot of bad to say about it. Currently we're in possession of my lady's father's rig - Duramax. We're hauling to a show in Moses Lake this weekend with a full trailer so it'll be interesting to see the difference. I already know it's going to be big, just driving daily it's been a great rig. It'll just work towards convincing me even more so. But at this point I'm probably leaning towards the Dodge route. Thanks for pushing me back onto the ledge. |
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