Wayne Administrator Staff member Jun 8, 2020 #1 We just got back from our trip to Austin. The Duramax averaged 13.1 MPG over 2,300 miles of pulling the trailer. We weigh about 18,000 lbs and it seems we can't buy a tail wind, but I'm happy with 13.1. What do you all get for fuel economy when towing?
We just got back from our trip to Austin. The Duramax averaged 13.1 MPG over 2,300 miles of pulling the trailer. We weigh about 18,000 lbs and it seems we can't buy a tail wind, but I'm happy with 13.1. What do you all get for fuel economy when towing?
Wayne Administrator Staff member Thread starter Jun 9, 2020 #3 spasm3 said: About 9 Click to expand... Do you know your GCW?
spasm3 Active member Jun 9, 2020 #4 Gross combined weight? about 12,500 est. I know the truck weighs 5950 with me in it. trailer dry is 5580( iirc)
Gross combined weight? about 12,500 est. I know the truck weighs 5950 with me in it. trailer dry is 5580( iirc)
Wayne Administrator Staff member Thread starter Jun 9, 2020 #5 I had an '02 Suburban and I would imagine it would get similar fuel economy pulling the same trailer.
I had an '02 Suburban and I would imagine it would get similar fuel economy pulling the same trailer.
R Rich New member Jun 23, 2020 #7 9.5 coming back from the Smokies.about 15,000 lbs. But that was driving 70. If I’m not in a hurry we can get close to 12 at 60 mph
9.5 coming back from the Smokies.about 15,000 lbs. But that was driving 70. If I’m not in a hurry we can get close to 12 at 60 mph
Wayne Administrator Staff member Thread starter Jun 23, 2020 #8 Rich said: 9.5 coming back from the Smokies.about 15,000 lbs. But that was driving 70. If I’m not in a hurry we can get close to 12 at 60 mph Click to expand... I believe you have a 3.5L Ecoboost in an F-150?
Rich said: 9.5 coming back from the Smokies.about 15,000 lbs. But that was driving 70. If I’m not in a hurry we can get close to 12 at 60 mph Click to expand... I believe you have a 3.5L Ecoboost in an F-150?
R Rich New member Jun 23, 2020 #9 Yes I do. Great on fuel when we are not towing. I always wondered if a HD pickup would be better or worse when towing.
Yes I do. Great on fuel when we are not towing. I always wondered if a HD pickup would be better or worse when towing.
Wayne Administrator Staff member Thread starter Jun 23, 2020 #10 dnewton has a gas HD truck, maybe he'll chime in.
D dnewton3 Administrator Staff member Jun 27, 2020 #11 I have the 6.2L in my F250. I get about 8.5mpg pulling my RV.
