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blamejane,
I would not expect miracles in mileage from any vehicle when you're towing. i get about 8or 9mpg when I tow my 25ft Airstream, with very few exceptions. My usual mileage is between 11 and 13.5mpg.
I think it's more economical to keep the gas hog and pack extra cash, then buying a new tow truck for 2 more mpg, unless you plan on towing 50ooo miles a year.
Of all my friends that tow, only one gets decent mileage. He tows a 28ft or so toybox with a Dodge Diesel. He gets between 13 and 15 mpg towing this huge white thing with dirt bikes and gear in it. His truck has the Cummings turbo diesel in it. It sounds like a can with nails in it, but it pulls reeally hard and apparently gets good mileage doing so.
Good luck in your search. PM me if you want to check out my trailer and van combo. Orange is not far from you.
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