On Tue, 25 May 2004, Tim Schneider wrote:

> My other two pieces of Detroit steel get lame mpg
> 2000 Jeep GC (6 cyl with towing package.. 16 in town.. maybe
> 19 on the highway)  1996 Dodge Dakota club cab slt 4x4
> 14mpg *everywhere*

Remember, a 4WD will always get worse fuel economy because of the extra
weight and driveline drag.

Pickup trucks are aerodynamically inferior to vans, as well -- that open
bed with its solid tailgate creates turblance and drag.

In-town milage for any heavy vehicle will be nothing to write home about,
especially with a slushbox, but most people don't drive their campers as
primary around-town vehicles.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon
'82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel