Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Originally posted by: bernse
Standard shipping pallets. Pallets are usually only about 2x2 or 2x3'. Why would the midgate need to be open?
That's why I asked what size. I've seen a few different sizes.
Yes, cars have gotten smaller with smaller engines (they actually are not much lighter and in many cases are heavier now). But cars are not doing heavy-duty work. Trucks still need their non-carlike construction. As far as I'm concerned the single most damning thing that can be said about it is that it is "carlike". I don't want a truck to be "carlike" any more than I want a car to be "tricycle-like" or Winton Marsalis to be "Guy Lonbardo-like".
The mileage for a Silverado 1500 with the 5.3 and the 3.73 rear end is 16/20. The mileage for the Avalanche is 13/18. It's the weight that does it.
I guess I'm just coming at this from a different angle. If I were in the market for a truck (which I will be in a couple years) I'm going to be looking for an F-350 XL with the DRW option and 4WD with no interior options, the diesel engine, and as many heavy-duty options as I could afford. Use it for plowing in the winter and as a tow vehicle in the summer. Different philosophy.
ZV