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Elliott
Guymon,OK USA
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I'm curious. What do people tow & tow with that gets over 10 miles to the gallon? I'm talking gasoline engine. I want to down size from a 33' 5th wheel for more campground selection & manuver-
ability. But I also would like to improve my 6mpg.
Thanks, Elliott
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JIMMY034
Springville, NY (S. of Buffalo)
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Well, I doubt you would want to down size to my size, but you asked ![[emoticon]](http://www.rv.net/sharedcontent/cfb/images/wink.gif "wink") . My truck (see signature) towing my trailer which weighs about 4,000# loaded gets about 11 mpg towing. Before adding the K&N air filter I got about 9.5 towing.
2018 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 HD 4X4, 6.6L Duramax/Allison, Amsoil dual oil bypass filter system, Demco Recon 21K hitch. 2004 Puma 28' 5th wheel. USAF/Desert Storm Vet. CDL-A driver for Walmart.
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ramblemutt
Mountains of Utah-7000'
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Yeah, I get 10, but just barely. Problem is, with my tank size, my range is only about 160 miles before my hands start sweating.
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TWO OF US + THREE FUR KIDS (36 lbs, 44 lbs, 80 lbs)
SADLY, HEALTH ISSUES HAVE FORCED ME TO GIVE UP TRAILERING. MY EXCURSION AND TT HAVE BOTH BEEN SOLD. IT'S BEEN A HELL OF A RIDE.
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tech47
Hazel ParkMi. USA
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We get 8-10mpg depending on the conditions.
ROBERT & VIRGINIA HAMILTON
2004 Cardinal 33TS LX Triple Slide Fifth Wheel
U.S Air Force (retired)
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Kenneth
Washington, the state
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Toyota Tundra V8 & 4000# TT for 13 mpg.
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Elliott
Guymon,OK USA
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Thanks, yes I am interested. I have been thinking down in the 17/20 foot size. Guess we'll have to go looking to see what is out there. Elliott
2001 33' yellowstone, 2 slides
1990 Cabriolet, 460,E4OD, 4.10
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Caddywhompus
Southeast WI
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I get about 10mpg, but that's at 65mph in 3rd. I never tow in OD. If I push it to 70, I drop to 8mpg. The van gets about 16-18 empty.
*This Message was edited on 15-Apr-02 11:23 AM by Caddywhompus*
- '11 Ford Expedition XL 5.4L (Primary tow vehicle)
- '04 Mercury Grand Marquis 4.6L (Backup tow vehicle
- '04 Ford Freestar SES 3.9L (another Backup tow vehicle)
- '97 Lincoln Mark VIII 32v 4.6L (another Backup tow vehicle)
- '95 Ford Ranger XLT 4.0L (final Backup)
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John B.
Indiana
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A stump grinder.
John
1993 GMC C3500 CC, DRW, 6.5 TD, 4:10, 242,500 miles,
1998 Chevrolet K2500 Burb LS, 454, 154,500 miles
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V10gunner
Davis, Ca
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We get about 9.5mpg towing with our rig. Trailer weighs in at 5100 pounds.
Todd- you aren't trying to sell us all something now, are you??? ![[emoticon]](http://www.rv.net/sharedcontent/cfb/images/frown.gif "frown") A 10% increase in mileage just be switching to synthetic ATF (and you're other claim on another post about Syn ATF dropping tranny temps 40 degrees)- you think we're all that naive?
*This Message was edited on 17-Apr-02 11:38 PM by V10gunner*
'00 SD F250 Super Cab XLT, 4X2, 142"WB, 6.8L V10, Auto, 4.30LS, Camper Package, Snugtop Xtra Vision Cab-high shell, AutoMeter Trans. Temp. gauge, Banks Stinger and TransCommand, Bilstein shocks, Prodigy Brake Controller
2001 Nash 22H
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Ol' Bob
Whidbey Island, WA
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Dakota Quad Cab (4.7 V-8, automatic 3.92 gears) pulling a 22 ft Hi-Lo... almost 14 MPG with no headwind. Keep the speed 55 or less.
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