Re: [A/S] Triton V-10/GM 7.4L/GM 6.5TD

[garyz620@xxxxxx]

Holly has already told you about her Super Duty with the diesel.  I can add 
for comparison's sake that my Supercab Super Duty pickup with the V10 gets 
between 10 and 11 mpg towing a '85 25' Sovereign which is similar to (but not 
NEARLY as nice as) Holly's.  Truthfully, I can get slightly over 11 mpg about 
half the time if I keep the speeds under 65 mph. I don't have much experience 
towing solo with this truck but what little I have done gives me 14 mpg.  
First trip into the mountains (Estes Park, Colorado) is this coming weekend 
so I have no experience in the mountains as of today but I have no doubt it 
will pull strong and easy.

WARNING:  I have no factual basis for this opinion whatsoever, but 
nevertheless I believe looking at the drop in gas mileage solo versus towing 
is a good indication of having a properly sized engine for the job.  I know 
there's a lot more to it and certainly wheelbase is extremely important as is 
rear end ratio.  However, as a simple quick and dirty indication of adequate 
power look at the difference honest people quote you between what they get 
solo and towing with a trailer comparable to what you've got.
Gary Zook
Lincoln, NE