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Jeff, try this link:http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/truck-talk/22502-idle.html It mentions fuel consumption for the old 5 cylinder diesel, but should get you in the ballpark for the newer 6 cylinder diesel engines.

In this case the customer is the aftermarket up-fitter who purchases the chassis from the company (General Motors) that sells the chassis with either the 6.0 or the DuraMax. There are probably some very good reasons GM doesn't offer the 4.8 in a cutaway chassis. You can't blame the up-fitter for...

According to Firestone's comparison chart linked below, the only difference is in the off road category. Firestone Transforce Tires | Firestone Tires

But what if one were to install air shocks, helioconic coil springs, anti-gravitational dilithium crystalline mineral coated leaf springs and 20 ply multi-directional tires?

2004 15.89 mpg, ppg $1.76, ppm .11 2005 16.50 mpg, ppg $2.16, ppm .13 2006 16.39 mpg, ppg $2.42, ppm .15 2007 16.29 mpg, ppg $2.70, ppm .17 2008 16.54 mpg, ppg $3.08, ppm .19 2009 17.07 mpg, ppg $2.24, ppm .13 2010 16.94 mpg, ppg $2.67, ppm .16 2011 16.86 mpg, ppg $3.37, ppm .20...

Fuel figures 2004 Chevrolet 3500, 6.0 gasser. 2004 15.89 mpg, ppg $1.76, ppm .11 2005 16.50 mpg, ppg $2.16, ppm .13 2006 16.39 mpg, ppg $2.42, ppm .15 2007 16.29 mpg, ppg $2.70, ppm .17 2008 16.54 mpg, ppg $3.08, ppm .19 2009 17.07 mpg, ppg $2.24, ppm .13 2010 16.94 mpg, ppg $2.67...

The UltraMaxx seems a bit porky with a listed shipping weight of 7,725# and a 10,000# GVWR. I would think the shipping weight doesn't include a driver and probably only vapors in the fuel tank. Add a driver, socks, underwear and E-track and there isn't much left for cargo.

Rainbow, what is the GVWR for your van? Could you even haul 2000# legally. Why not continue to do what you are doing until it's time for a new van. If you are still interested in expedite, get a long E-350.

Hawk, you must have me confused with someone else. I have to call Turtle just to re-install pcMiler on my computer.

What is the GVWR for your van? You may have already limited yourself with a ½ ton van. Balancing comfort and load capacity with a van is always tricky. Review what you have done so far. Can you use smaller dimension lumber, thinner plywood, do you need a passenger seat? Shaving a few...

The guy in the video has a phone in his hand with a pull-out antenna similar to the very first cell phone I ever owned, a Motorola StarTac. Kinda blows his credibility as a geek. Unless pull-out antennae are now chic and the dude is into retro-geek.

I also mailed my pledge today.

Great news! The war on terrorism is over. The Office of Homeland Security will be disbanded and TSA agents will receive unemployment benefits. I can fly, I can fly!

This Panther doctor thing came up before in the past year. I think it concerned neck size. My question is: Why would anyone get a D.O.T. physical from a Panther doctor?

The picture in your sig line shows 3 pickups with snowplows and two lawnmowers. Are things that bad in Michigan? I can understand the gun thing in Detroit, but the thumb?

When you get a little older you will be rethinking that statement. I agree with Golfornut, if you want comfort at a reasonable price check out Cabelas: Cabela's: Cots

Thank you melanieanne and iceroadtrucker for volunteering your time, talent and energy to co-chair the Annual Dissociative Identity Disorder Drivathon. My pledge is in the mail.

Rlent hit the daily double once. Got a load from K.C. to Havre and back to K.C. I have delivered to Havre a few times over the years and always get money up front to cover deadheading out. Never got a load out of there.

Well at least you got Scheels, in Ioway anyway!

Why Americans should care about the royal wedding: Why Americans Should Care About the Royal Wedding .