Idling for 60 minutes over 245 miles will really tamp down mileage. It will get the listed mileage if you do your part. If you just drive it while ignoring economic starting and stopping techniques, you won't see good mileage.
I think the hard ICE transitions have been fixed in 24 by removing the belt driven starter. My 24 PB is buttery smooth. The only indication of ICE starting under normal acceleration is the RPMs
and oil pressure coming back on.
Seems like a crap shoot. I got a 502A with PAT in 3 months. Love both but the PAT is more important to me. PAT really meets my use and needs. HUD is handy but the information is clear and present in other locations, some in multiple locations. I think the HUD really shines though when using BC...
No, my truck is an FX4 Lariat. Your tire is different than mine. Yours is marked 771T, mine is 771N. Mine has big ol letters saying Temporary Use Only, and your tread is deeper.
I just upgraded from a SCAB 6.5 XLT to a SCREW 6.5 Lariat 502A. Yeah, turning radius is greater but, my brain adapts quickly. My recommendation is to buy what you need and will use. If you don't off-road, then don't buy the look - you'll save money and gain payload and towing performance. 502A...
Google the freight company looking for a tracking service. Mine shipped on Norfolk Southern and I was able to track it at through every departure and arrival to destination.