I don't want to sound like an old grump, but 1.5 miles sounds like a bike ride to me. If it's short, that's what I do. Backpack and all. Plus with the price of diesel so high, you can save a couple of bucks.

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1990 300D 2.5
1991 F350 7.3 Dually IDI

1997 F350 gasser dump
1980 H-D 93 inch Shovel
2000 SE Roadglide