ponie
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It’s the Diesel Regret that I find far too often in RV parks that makes me wonder.
Why are so many elderly gents hating their diesels when young guns think they are the bomb?
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Rvndave
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In my 50's and am very happy with my diesel.
2003 Jayco 308fbs eagle 33' tt, towed by a 2003 Ram 3500 slt, quad cab dually, cummins diesel ho, trailer towing package, with 6 speed manual. Hauls better 1/2, 3 kids, myself, and a 2003 ez go clays car.. I have added so far, neon lights, clearance lights, back up lights, black light, lift kit, mud tires, and everything necessary to make the golf cart street legal. It's now ready to spend the winter in the garage for more mods. More neon, strobe lights, alarm, a pa system, maintance, and whatever else that comes along. This golf cart does wheelies and travels thru 7 inches of mud when need be. Two honda eu2000i gens twinned to supply the electrical power. Latest addition an 04 Honda Goldwing. [url]http://www.hometown.aol.com/rvnagain/myhomepage/profile.html[url]
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ponie
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You must be feeling old for 50 is not elderly. I am right behind you.
Seems like the ego settles a bit once the testosterone diminishes at 75 or 80+. Much truth and wisdom seems to come from these gents that own top of the line pullers but are honest enough with themselves to state the truth.
Just seems like performance of any truck is subject to ones ego and that subsides with age. Not with some for sure.
Still the topic is Diesel verses Gas and I specificly seek valid data on the comparison of performance of the BBgasser (8.1liter) against other 1 ton pulling trucks.
Don't need any more post on MPG, Gas prices or what fuel cost this second of the day at my local gas station for sure.
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8.1 Van
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I guess you failed math because I sold my 2003 6.0 PSD before the warranty ran out for $24,500 last fall and because I needed an extended passenger van for 12 people and their luggage. I paid $7,900 for it in March and it has run perfect on long trips . Gas for it is $3.14 here in NJ and diesel is $3.95 so it's the best deal I made in a very long time. So humor me Mr Skid Row on what vehicle I should have purchased that is capable of towing my 41 ft TT or taking 12 people on a vacation trip to Florida and back for $7,900 ? 
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Jumbo Cranium
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ponie wrote:It’s the Diesel Regret that I find far too often in RV parks that makes me wonder.
Why are so many elderly gents hating their diesels when young guns think they are the bomb?
You already admitted to making up the quotes from people who supposedly hate their diesels. Remember?
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rdebault
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I have read all the pros and cons on this thread and I must add my own story. I have a 30Ft fifth wheel that weighs about 12K-13K. I use to have a dodge gas truck which routinly produced 14mpg on the highway empty and 8mpg pulling my 5vr. Last year I purchased a very clean 2003 F250 Diesel with the 7.3L engine. I put a 4 inch exhaust and the AIS air intake system on it along with TW programming chip and it produces 20-28.7 mpg on the highway at 70mph empty and 16-18mpg pulling my 5vr with low head winds 14-15mpg with heavy head winds at 70mph. Yes diesle is a little more expensive but when the mileage difference is so extreme it makes no sense to have a gasoline vehicle. Volkswagon is introducing their diesel in the toureg crossover vehicle in October and it is suppose to get 44mpg on the highway and 29mpg in the city. Diesel is a much better fuel and its only a matter of time before everyone finally realizes it.
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8.1 Van
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rdebault wrote:I have read all the pros and cons on this thread and I must add my own story. I have a 30Ft fifth wheel that weighs about 12K-13K. I use to have a dodge gas truck which routinly produced 14mpg on the highway empty and 8mpg pulling my 5vr. Last year I purchased a very clean 2003 F250 Diesel with the 7.3L engine. I put a 4 inch exhaust and the AIS air intake system on it along with TW programming chip and it produces 20-28.7 mpg on the highway at 70mph empty and 16-18mpg pulling my 5vr with low head winds 14-15mpg with heavy head winds at 70mph. Yes diesle is a little more expensive but when the mileage difference is so extreme it makes no sense to have a gasoline vehicle. Volkswagon is introducing their diesel in the toureg crossover vehicle in October and it is suppose to get 44mpg on the highway and 29mpg in the city. Diesel is a much better fuel and its only a matter of time before everyone finally realizes it.
Contact Ford because they will pay you million$ to find out how you get 28.7 mpg on the highway at 70mph and 18mpg towing a 5th wheel at 70mph with a 2003 F250 w/7.3 PSD.
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ponie
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Jumbo Cranium wrote:ponie wrote:It’s the Diesel Regret that I find far too often in RV parks that makes me wonder.
Why are so many elderly gents hating their diesels when young guns think they are the bomb?
You already admitted to making up the quotes from people who supposedly hate their diesels. Remember?
The quotes are true its just the way that I portray the proud diesels owners that gets some fellas.
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ponie
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rdebault wrote:I have read all the pros and cons on this thread and I must add my own story. I have a 30Ft fifth wheel that weighs about 12K-13K. I use to have a dodge gas truck which routinly produced 14mpg on the highway empty and 8mpg pulling my 5vr. Last year I purchased a very clean 2003 F250 Diesel with the 7.3L engine. I put a 4 inch exhaust and the AIS air intake system on it along with TW programming chip and it produces 20-28.7 mpg on the highway at 70mph empty and 16-18mpg pulling my 5vr with low head winds 14-15mpg with heavy head winds at 70mph. Yes diesle is a little more expensive but when the mileage difference is so extreme it makes no sense to have a gasoline vehicle. Volkswagon is introducing their diesel in the toureg crossover vehicle in October and it is suppose to get 44mpg on the highway and 29mpg in the city. Diesel is a much better fuel and its only a matter of time before everyone finally realizes it.
You guys really need to start a thread comparing MPG of your diesels. The local 7.3Liter owner up the valley can't get more than 9mpg when he pulls 12k. What’s up with you guys claiming 18 MPG with a head wind? Twenty eight point seven. Point seven. That’s right he said 28.7 with a truck half a decade old. The same motor that many of you diesel brethren said was junk compared to your new 6.6 liters. What MPG are you guys getting? 39.2 Or something. This is the stuff legends are made of I guess.
Some guys drink the cool-aid and some guys just swim in it.
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Ponie,
Is your arm getting tired trying to stir the pot so much?
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