not a sap hauler, still doing that by hand. I make/buy syrup in WI and I have a potential for a good market in Washington State where I live most of the year. I drive there twice a year and I am looking for a vehicle to haul syrup back with me. the important factors are: capacity (minivan too small, semi-truck too big, thinking i need to move less than 1000 gallons/year for now, any bigger and I will look at shipping freight.), fuel economy (it's a long haul, so I would like to get 20mpg unloaded and better than 15 loaded.), price (less than 10k if possible), and reliability (I want something reliable that I can work on if need be.) Right now I am thinking about an E350 cargo van with a powerstroke diesel. I am wary of automatic transmissions, and also of the tight working quarters, but what do you guys think. I think the diesel e350 can get 20 mpg and can haul what I need (even more with a trailer). Plus I can sleep in it during the trip, which saves me money on hotels. They can also be had with low mileage for around 6 thousand dollars. The other option I see is a 2wd dodge truck with a cummins, which isn't as sleepable, but could work. I would like 4wd, but I don't think I want to pay for it initially, or every time I go to the pump, so I think I'm looking at a 2wd vehicle. Anyone out there with an econoline van that can vouch for them? Or any other suggestions. What kind of mileage do those isuzu box trucks get? I know there are a ton of those fords on the road, so they must work alright. Any ideas would be appreciated. by the way, I just interviewed a 1967 International Travelall for the position. It had a perkins 354 diesel with a 5 speed manual. It definitely would work, and get the job done with style (and 23mpg on the highway), but it seemed like way too much work to get it road-worthy, I would want to change the front brakes to discs if I wanted to haul anything safely, but it was a cool looking truck. Thanks for your suggestions, Ryan