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I can tell you about Trucks.
The best gas millage comes from the full size trucks NOT
the half pints with the V6 engines.
The Full size with appx a 350 large block will get you 
the best gas millage.
ex. I had a full size Blazer 4x4 350. I avg 22mpg on hwy,
running 75mph with A/C blasting.
The key here is the effiency of the Large Block V8.

Now if money is no problem a pal of mine has a Dodge Ram duelly.
3500 series with a Cummings Deisel and gets 29mpg on hwy. $30k
That truck will haul all the lp steel tanks you can imagine
and not even blink. I call that truck the Gavin of trucks.

Chevys are nice but a bit expensive as well.

Ford makes the best value Truck just be sure that 
the dealer puts Michelin tires on it, and you get the large
block V8

 Doubles are a snap on the tail gate.

Vans??      thats JJ's deptartment.







At 08:49 AM 11/30/98 -0500, you wrote:
>I'm getting close to new vehicle time, truck lease will be expiring.
>
>If you think this isn't diving related, you may just not
>know what your most expensive piece of dive gear is :-)
>
>I'm still not sure if I want another truck or not.  For the extra $$ I
>pay in gas (for the reduced gas mileage vs. a car) I could probably
>buy an old truck, or buy a small trailer, over the long run.
>
>Anyways, just wondering what tricks the car-bound have come
>up with when you are dealing with 2 sets of doubles, plus
>some loose stages, plus all the other assorted gear.
>
>Not looking for answers for single tank stuff.  You can do
>that in a bloody Miata.
>
>So is there any practical way to manage a cavers gear
>in a normal car, or will I be replacing this truck with
>another?
>
>What about pickup vs. sport-ute?   Anyone have pros/cons
>on the Explorer Sport?  Is the back area large enuf if you
>fold down/remove the rear seats?  For one diver or two?
>
>Thanks,
>Mike
>

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