Thanks all,
I've done the math and all the analysis
The truck will go - no way around it.
I'd love to ride my motorcycle to work, but I have to take the kid to school on my way - so beside vacation weeks - it won't happen.
Bah, that's what sidecars are for, dogs & kids!
I can sympathize. Getting less than 20mpg on a long commute adds-up to a lot of money going into the tank, fast.