I presently pull a 5er,but am looking at some tt,s,,,but does towing a tt consume less fuel than a 5er,,weights and lengths being equal,,,Thanks for the info in advance,,,,Tom
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Tom, I can add my $.02 here. My buddy and I both tow with identical 2006 Dodge Mega Cabs (5.9 CTD)with the only difference, I have a bed cap and tow a TT and he tows a 5'er. We are very close on both size and weight of rigs. This last trip out together he got about 9-10 mpg and I got 13-14 mpg. I think the difference in mpg was based on difference in speed. He tows at 70-75 mph routinely and I tow at 60-65 mph. With your TV, I am not sure you will see a big difference between the 2 if they are similar in size and weight.
LAdams wrote: I would expect to see a little towing the 5er depending on the wind profile... Some of those 5er's have a really huge front end and wind profile...
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That is what I was thinking about,,the wind resistance,with the 5er front end being so high in the air,,,,Tom
If it's the only reason you're getting rid of the FW, I think you'll be sorry. My rationale is this....if you already have the rig paid for, the cost of trading in for a travel trailer is gonna cost you $$ that would be better spent on gas. Now, it it is really time to trade in because of the age of the FW or problems your are experiencing or anticipating....then you just have to look at all the options. Remember that with a TT, to get the same size unit, you're going to extend your overall length. Factor in the cost of a good hitch, and you're running up some more costs.
Looking at your signature...you already have a real nice truck....I just don't see where picking up a few MPG is really worth it unless you're going to make some real big changes i.e. smaller truck and trailer such as an ultra light or hybrid. If you can adjust your travel plans and your budget will handle the fuel costs, stay with what you have and wait a while and see where this current crunch is going to end.
But.....only my opinion.....you gotta do what makes you happy!
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With all things being the same, which is sorta hard to really find, your mileage should be the same. Remember, it's going to be a product of weight, wind restriction (drag) and the capabilities of the TV. If it's the same TV for either trailer, you may find that the 5er does a little better, since there is a greater deflection of wind off the windshield, to the front of the 5er, as compared to turbulence that develops in the space between TV and TT.
As has been said time and time again....you'll never save enough by the switch, to offset the expenses you'll incure. If you are happy with your 5er....keep it!
Too many people are willing to throw thousands of dollars away, in an effort to save a few hundred Do the math...how long before you would be paid back, if you got a 5% increase in fuel savings???
8000 miles/year will only save you about $200 in gas if you actually see a 5% gain. Forget about the fuel (yeah, I know it's tough!!) and buy what you want for the reasons you'd buy it, if gas was $2.00/gal.
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I had a wildcat 29rl 5ver and now have a eagle 320 rlds. for me i see no mpg advantage one over the other. I tow 62-65 mphr. per gal. between 8 t0 9 miles per. the eagle loaded as i pull is about 800 lbs heavier than the 5ver was. so maybe there is a saving on the tt mile per gallon.
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Do the math...how long before you would be paid back, if you got a 5% increase in fuel savings???
