Episode 114 – Fuel Economy

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On this episode Dan, Craig, and Rich focus in on how to improve fuel economy.  While we admit that none of us buy offroad rigs for fuel economy, its good to know what will give you the most bang for your buck when trying to improve your own fuel economy in your rig.  Everything from cutting weight to improving aerodynamics will help.  Or if you’re in the market for a new rig, maybe we have just the right one for you.  What do you think of the new Ram ecodiesel?  We have an article that indicates you can eek out more than 31 MPG from the 1500 series truck!  Madness?!  Maybe not!

Photo credit to Autoblog

This episode is sponsored by:

• Fridge Freeze – The only vehicle mounted refrigerator made in America and chosen by the Department of Defense to pull duties around the world.
• L.T. Wright knives are hand crafted in Ohio with the finest, locally sourced materials.  They build everything from every day carry to bushcraft and even overland specific.  Everything that LTWK builds comes with a lifetime guarantee and is designed from the ground up to be a solid working knife.  Find out more online at ltwrightknives.com.

In the garage

• Dan –  vacation to California, met John Bidney and explored Hatcher Pass, met Doug Povee of Forbidden Jeeps

• Craig – blown out knee

• Rich – Don’t even ask. My head has been buried in textbooks.

In the news:

• http://www.autoblog.com/2016/05/06/31-mpg-ram-1500-hfe/
• http://www.autoblog.com/2016/05/03/2017-ford-f-150-powertrain-details
• http://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/28/roof-racks-fuel-efficiency-study/

Jesse Farmer Chili Mac

Sure, 1 Onion
2Green peppers
4.25lb ground Beef
1 can of sweet corn
2 12oz cans of tomato paste
4 12oz cans of diced tomatoes
4 12oz cans of red kidney beans
1 box of elbow macaroni
Chili seasonings ( I used 2 packets of  McCormicks original chili seasoning and 1packet of the mild)
Cheddar cheese
Mozzarella cheese

Drain the beans and corn and add 2 cups of water.
Fry the onion and peppers together along with beef.
Pour in the tomato paste and dice tomatoes add the macaroni and chili seasoning (to taste).
Bring to a rolling boil for about 15min to a half hour or desired temperature.
Serve with cheddar cheese and mozzarella sprinkled on top.

This recipe serves an Army! Filled my Dutch oven to the brim.
Cut it in half to serve somewhere around 6 people

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