Re: [MV] 5 ton 5th wheel in Iindiana

From: Jeff (jcerniglia@sbcglobal.net)
Date: Sat Jun 25 2005 - 08:47:18 PDT


Ok, that answers my question, there's one in Philly
for less than that if I add in the gas plus the drive
out and back with a chase vehicle. Wish I lived in
Indiana.

Jeff

--- Dan Maguire <dmaguire@mchsi.com> wrote:

> Hi Jeff,
>
> I would guess about 4mpg. That is the general
> rating on the M54 class
> of gasoline truck, if I recall. Also, my M62 with
> the same engine is
> rated specifically at 2.75mpg and, if tuned, I get
> that or close. So,
> given the weight difference between the two - sounds
> about right.
>
> So IN to CT, $500 in fuel? - still much cheaper than
> a haul.
> Out-of-pocket, anyway.
>
> Good luck!
> Dan
> Auburn, IN
>
>
> Jeff wrote:
>
> > Hi Guys again,
> > Any of you guys know what a 1957
> 5
> > ton 5th wheel truck with a V-6 Continental engine
> gets
> > for gas mileage?? Trying to see how feasible it is
> to
> > drive one from Indiana to Connecticut. The price
> is
> > right if I lived in Indiana but it's a heck of a
> trip
> > from there to here. Plus I wonder if I could get
> away
> > with just a CT Temp registration??
> > Any thoughts guys??
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> >
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