New Truck

[rlocicero]

I'm getting 15.2 around town with the EB but my size 15 foot isn't the lightest. On the road avg 70 to 75 mph I got 18.7. Slowing to 65 it improved to just shy of 20. Towing was between 9.0 and 10.5 which was better that my 9.0 with a 5L V8. But guess what, none of those numbers mean a damn thing. I buy a vehicle for appearance, reliability, functionality and resale. I had to beg someone to take the Dodge. I have been towing tt's since the late 70's with 2 dodges, 1 chevy and 8 Fords. I had more trouble with the 2 dodges and 1 Chevy than all of the Fords combined. The Chevy and Ramcharger were the worst. The Chevy was so bad that I had to bribe the service department with donuts and bagels to get it fixed. (LOL) My new EB has all the power I need to tow my 829FKSS superlite Flagstaff and that is what is important. You Must get something that is capable of towing your rig. As far as fuel economy goes, I will restate my position from another post. I really don't care. If I get 10 mpg or 14 mpg or 8mpg, Oh well! it might cost me an extra $100.00 or so for a 1000 mi trip. After spending 70 or 80 thousand dollars for a truck and trailer, what's a hundred bucks.

[holtbv62]

Originally Posted by goduc

V6?

Yep.... w/o a load on the truck it feels like I'm crawling down the road slower than a snail due to low rpm's when in fact I'm speeding.

[dustman_stx]

Originally Posted by holtbv62

Yep.... w/o a load on the truck it feels like I'm crawling down the road slower than a snail due to low rpm's when in fact I'm speeding.

I think he is referring to the V6 part. The Cummins is an inline 6.

[rlocicero]

That's what I noticed with the EB. You just touch it and you're going 40.

[rotorhead1250]

I like Miller beer!

[B and B]

I prefer a different beer, Waterloo Dark (was a hit at Goshen beer tasting) To each his own. I need to ask FX2 how did they come up with the calculation the frontal area was too much? My dealer has no idea what i tow other than i have a hitch in the bed and under the bumper. I would argue that one for sure. Today my truck that is 17 months old just had the drivers seat leather replaced, King Ranch defective Texas cows i believe, cow hide isn't what it used to be. Nothing else has broke, running LT tires. Also hit 40,000 kms which is twice my annual kilometre in 17 months by the time i hit next May i will likely have 55,000 in 2 years.

[goduc]

Originally Posted by rotorhead1250

I like Miller beer!

Bacardi silver.

[goduc]

Originally Posted by dustman_stx

Yep. And the guy that likes to get his truck and trailer to 65 ASAP will get much worse than the guy easing into it and running 55. I think most people have a REALLY hard time driving how they normally do when checking mileage, too.

My mpg is always better on the net

[holtbv62]

Originally Posted by goduc

My mpg is always better on the net

[fx2]

Originally Posted by B and B

I prefer a different beer, Waterloo Dark (was a hit at Goshen beer tasting) To each his own. I need to ask FX2 how did they come up with the calculation the frontal area was too much? My dealer has no idea what i tow other than i have a hitch in the bed and under the bumper. I would argue that one for sure. Today my truck that is 17 months old just had the drivers seat leather replaced, King Ranch defective Texas cows i believe, cow hide isn't what it used to be. Nothing else has broke, running LT tires. Also hit 40,000 kms which is twice my annual kilometre in 17 months by the time i hit next May i will likely have 55,000 in 2 years.

I wish I knew. They did ask me for the specs of my trailer, which I gave them. When I asked for an explanation they told me it could be obtained from their legal department through the discovery process. Im not foolish enough to think I have the pockets to go toe to toe with Ford Motor Co in litigation, hence the new truck


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[Semperfi24]

[B and B]

Dry city/highway going to work and back I average 16 litres per 100 km which is 17 mpg last time towing I was 22 litres per 100 km which is 10.5 mpg, no winds.The mpg is Imperial.

[grayfox]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

My thoughts are 'why should I rev the engine just to maintain speed for the convenience of someone I don't know and doesn't pay for my truck? Semi's sure don't, so why should I, just so I can brag I went up Mt. ? @ 60mph? I can also change camshafts, timing and mod the engine, change rear ends, but I choose not to. Did all that stuff years ago. Not trying to impress anyone, just going camping and enjoying what time we have left at a leisurely pace.

I'm with ya Coot... enjoy every minute

[holtbv62]

Originally Posted by grayfox

I'm with ya Coot... enjoy every minute

X2 B)

[rblack22]

Not ta mention the GM V8 gets better fuel mileage

[dustman_stx]

I tend to agree with OC's philosophy of slow down and enjoy the trip. There are times, however, when we're pulling out of the driveway at 4:30 when I get home from work and have a 2 hour trip to the campground. I've got 3 kids in the back seat that are going to be getting hungry at 6:00 or so and I don't want to try to find a place to eat on the road and then have to setup in the dark. With that being said, sometimes I NEED to get on down the road!!! I NEVER exceed 65mph or travel at unsafe speeds for any reason when towing, fyi.

[dustman_stx]

Originally Posted by Semperfi24

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When my parents EB had the P rated Goodyears on it, I could set the cruise on 55 on a flat road and it would show every bar maxed on the 30mpg mark.

[fx2]

Originally Posted by dustman_stx

I tend to agree with OC's philosophy of slow down and enjoy the trip. There are times, however, when we're pulling out of the driveway at 4:30 when I get home from work and have a 2 hour trip to the campground. I've got 3 kids in the back seat that are going to be getting hungry at 6:00 or so and I don't want to try to find a place to eat on the road and then have to setup in the dark. With that being said, sometimes I NEED to get on down the road!!! I NEVER exceed 65mph or travel at unsafe speeds for any reason when towing, fyi.

I hear ya there, when my boys are hungry they want their food!


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[dustman_stx]

Originally Posted by fx2

I wish I knew. They did ask me for the specs of my trailer, which I gave them. When I asked for an explanation they told me it could be obtained from their legal department through the discovery process. Im not foolish enough to think I have the pockets to go toe to toe with Ford Motor Co in litigation, hence the new truck


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Good infö to have. If they ask what I'm pulling, they are trying to weasel out of warranty coverage.

[fx2]

Originally Posted by dustman_stx

Good infö to have. If they ask what I'm pulling, they are trying to weasel out of warranty coverage.

If they ask what you're pulling tell them its a pop up


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