I don't have facts and figures but I bet that the larger trucks that we have here in the US are more fuel effecient per mile ton than the smaller trucks in Europe.

Over there they have narrower streets, sharper turns and narrower roads, so the trucks have to be built differently to get around.

Tomorrow I am going to Ohio to pick up my Airstream from the factory where it had a semi major repair done. I will be taking secondary roads and driving 60 to 65. A year or so ago I would have taken the interstate and driven 30 extra miles so I could save a couple of hours.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.