I did a lot of research and went with the ECO Diesel as I camp around the US all year long. When I am not towing, I get 28-29 MPG -- doing the speed limit. If I run the engine around 75-85, I get 25-27 MPG. When I am towing, I average between 18-24 MPG, depending on grade, wind, weight, etc. For me, it is a perfect truck to tow my 25 FT ASPEN Trail (7600 LBs), and it is just my wife and I.
I did go to ORW while in San Diego and had air bag shocks installed for $800 and it rides like a Dodge 2500.
While at Julian, I had to back my camper onto a 7% grade in the rain and had no problem. Did not have to put it in 4WD.
All the best,
JIM
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