I just returned from an 1800 mile trip to Denver.
"The good": I had the new TSB done for increased fuel economy for the 600's. I averaged 18.5 MPG driving to Denver at 70-75 MPH, and averaged 20.9 MPH returning at 60-65 MPH. Overall milage was 19.5 for the whole trip.
"The Bad": I was taking a bed spring and mattress to the dump for a friend, and went over a speed bump a bit too fast. I had the tailgate down because the mattress hung over the back of the bed. Well, ... after I unloaded the mattress and spring, I noticed something was different about the truck. My tailgate was missing!!!! I figured it came off when I went over the speed bump. As I was about to go looking for it, a nice lady that works at the dump drove up with the tailgate in her truck bed.
"The Ugly": The tailgate was beat up pretty badly, mostly on the inside surface. The lower left corner was banged up some too, but it still attaches and works OK. I finally broke down and had the truck Line-X'd toady, which took care of most of the "sin" on the tailgate. I ordered a vented 5th wheel taligate a couple of weeks ago, and should get it next monday, so I probably just keep the factory tailgate in the garage. The Line-X job turned out great.
Overall, good trip and truck ran great. Just turned 10K since end of January.
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