From the perspective of size/vs MPG. Since most of my driving is over 45 MPH. Weight of accessories/slide/trailer seems to have little impact on MPG. The combination of torque curve, gearing and tire diameter gives me impression that there is significant reserve power available in the e450 combination. I think they all come with 4.56 rear gear. 4.10 would improve MPG but there would be a reduction in GCVW and the ability to match traffic.
The 24.1 slide does not need to out to use RV. I do not even put it out if at track alone. No utilities are on slide and it is light. I have no doubt I can push in by myself in event of failure. The ease of use, general utility and overall cost effectiveness of this unit is impressive for our application.
Beyond racecar tow duty, we will be taking grandson (9) to see the Alabama, then off to blue ridge then to farm in NC. Later on we go to Ft Wilderness for 10 days.
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