calicamper
Expedition Leader
This is our second 2.8l colorado, and I used to have the 2.8l CRD Jeep liberty. I've always been a fan of these little diesels. I haven't had these trucks offroad much but so far I have no complaints.
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If you search the name on the side of the ZR2 on facebook you will find more information on the tire carrier. I'm hoping for a day trip this weekend where I can check out the lockers. I really like that it enables you to use the rear locker while in 2wd, and if it's in offroad mode it has no speed limiter.
Like i mentioned above, this is our second diesel colorado. We've only done road trips so far, no offroad, but the mileage is really impressive. Once someone comes up with an extended range tank for these, I think they will really over come the toyota for expedition rigs.
Even with the stock 21gal tank and what seems to be worst case mileage loaded to the max with a FWC camper at 20mpg at 75mph they out range the Toyotas easily. That's one big reason I like the idea of switching to the 2.8 from my current Toyota. In typical overland speeds and use returning 24mpg averages that range gap is even bigger. Skip the bulky fwc and go Tacoma Habitat route that mileage gap will probably be even larger.