Is there a big difference in fuel milege between a 3/4 ton and a 1 ton?

 

There shouldn't be any. I think the only real difference is the spring rates.

 

Right.......

 

thanks guys...is that the only difference between a one ton and a 3/4 ton.

 

Clearance lights are mandatory, there is an extra set of overload springs in the rear, and the weight rating on the door jamb...

 

Thanks Jeff i'm looking at 2 different trucks right now 04.5 2500 CTD or a 05 3500 CTD By the way what do you get for milage pulling ur camper? And running empty?

 

I get around 12 pulling the 5th wheel on average. Milage empty seems to depend a great deal on speed. Around 18+ if I'm over 70. Dropping to 60 will get 20-21 or better. That's with 3.73's.

Folks I have talked to with 04.5 and newer trucks seem to get slightly less, probably due to the cat/3rd injection, but speed and driving style seems to also make a big difference so it's hard to make a direct comparison.

 

Same here! I tow 6k daily and get 16.7+ flat land but in the hills 15+.

The ride is rougher in the one ton but I can haul a pallet of bricks and soften it to my liking!

Rick

 

I saved a tax buy buying the 3500 plus its that much more truck! I LOVE IT.