Traci Pearson wrote:
>
> Hey Gary,
> I have a '97 Dakota Sport, 5.2 liter (318), full heavy-duty towing
> package, stiffer-than-stock suspension, and performance rotors, shoes
> and pads.
>
> I towed a decent-weight open trailer with a Formula Ford (1000+ lbs)
> twice last summer, with three tool boxes, spare gears, boxes of spare
> parts and other stuff, an air tank and a small compressor, plus all
> manner of three days worth of sundries in the back of my truck, and I
> didn't even lose 1 mpg. Both trips were a combination of Interstates and
> smaller roads, with lots of hills (no mountains, alas). I didn't speed,
> and I went easy on the automatic transmission, but I was thrilled with
> the performance of my truck.
>
> I usually get 15 to 16 mpg on the highway (not speeding, not driving
> aggressively), and I got at least 14 to 15 mpg on these two trips. But
> they were shorter than your trip. One was only two hours each way. One
> was three and a half hour each way.
>
> But the 5.2 liter (318) is all about torque and a flat horsepower curve.
> That might make all the difference.
>
> I'm jealous that you got to Sturgis, though. I'm planning on it maybe
> next year, maybe the year after, but not too long away!
>
> Traci
Well, heres some pics i took, maybee they'll tide ya over because I had
one hell of a good time! :)
Gary Hedlin
05 4.7 SLT 2WD
98 3.9 Sport 2WD
http://www.garyhedlin.com
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