Bob C wrote:

All kidding aside, the 3/4-ton Dodge diesel gets 25
MPG empty, 20 in town and 20 pulling the sailplane
trailer.

Indeed,

I had the choice of the new 2004.5 CTD or the older version and went
with the new motor - gets lower mileage for sure. But that 600 ft. lbs.
of torque sure makes for nice climbs. I've towed with lots of different
things and it's sure nice to be in charge of the formation on a wet
mountain pass!

Jim