2013 Georgetown MPG

[Socceroj]

I am new to this game, and would appreciate any experienced guys telling me about what kind of MPG they are getting on a 2013 Georgetown 378 gas model.

Thanks

OJ

[alparmer]

If you were to ask our salesman he'd say 14. The truth is that in actuality it will 1/2 of that +/- 1 or 2

[Socceroj]

Thanks, I was told by my salesperson 10-11. Have not been able to get a good reading after 1800 miles, as we live in a very hilly area.

[MGOBlue]

I get the following in my 2013 350xl
Towing 26ft boat = 7.5 MPG
Towing 3,800 lb car = 8.2 MPG
Nothing in tow = 8.8 MPG
I travel between 58 and 63 MPH depending on wind and road conditions.

[Iggy]

2012 378TS = 37ft , 22,000 lbs
Towing car = 7.5 MPG
Nothing in tow = highest I ever got was 8.8 MPG. That was really a good day. May have had a tail wind.
I try and stay between 2,000 =2,200 rpms (58-62 mph) for best mpg
Climbing big hill I probably get 6.5 to 7 mpg

[bend302]

I have a 2005 36 footer. I don't get as good MPG as the guys with the newer units, about 6.8 to 7.2 but I almost always tow. I also . have the 19.5" wheels which may make a difference Vs the 22"

The secret is the speed and wind. I crossed IN one day with no tow and a head wind at 5.5 MPG. Keep the speed between 55 and 65 and you will get the best.


Bill

[alparmer]

OJ,

We bought one of these: ScanGauge - Trip Computer + Digitial Gauges + ScanTools and will be trying it out tomorrow.

I'm surprised no one gave you the "you don't buy an expensive big rig and worry about MPGs" speech. When I asked the same question someone couldn't resist to poke at me. LOL

[Dave_Monica]

Originally Posted by alparmmer

I'm surprised no one gave you the "you don't buy an expensive big rig and worry about MPGs" speech. When I asked the same question someone couldn't resist to poke at me. LOL

Damn...I was just going to post that, but you beat me to it!

Dave

[Socceroj]

Thanks for comments. As I mentioned, new, and apparently bought the BS story that it gets 10 MPG. Interesting to hear all the comments, and they are appreciated.

[kenandterry]

With our 2010 Georgetown 330TS, 19.5" wheels, towing our 3500lb car from Ontario to Largo Florida last month.........7.8mpg.

Cruise was locked at 60mph....very few hills on our route.

That's as good as it gets!

[gmcnitt]

Same here, I didn't buy it for MPG, nor do I really care, but I do watch it. 2009 Charleston 40' no tag, 7 - 8 mpg pulling Jeep Wrangler around 70 mph. No complaints!

[RELHUB]

Do you know how to tell when the MH sales person is lying????? When his lips are moving. They will tell you all kinds of stories to make the deal.

Just like the other posts 7 - 8 mpg, depending on conditions and speed you like to run.

[Lostdog]

6.5 to 7.5 MPG dragging a Wrangler at 63 MPH.

[fullenw]

that's what I see towing my jeep too

[Newellri]

I have a GT350ts. I drive it 2500 every winter towing a jeep liberty, I have averaged 7.1 / 7.2 every trip. Some 8's and some 6's but it works out to low 7's each time.

[dezolen]

Kind of hard to calculate accurately when one only does short trips with an eighty gallon fuel tank. All I know is that it's close to what I used to get towing my 5th wheel going by how often I have to stop to fill up.
Another bonus is being able to sightsee with the toad.

No matter what you tow it won't be great and I really don't care because sleeping in my own bed and cooking my own meals, leaving when I want to and staying as long as I want to more than makes up for it.

[F and E Damp]

Our '02 32-footer (F53, V-10) has averaged just over 7 mpg for the 5000 miles we've driven it in 3 seasons, almost all west coast, only a few mountain trips (North Cascades Hwy 20 once and US2 through Leavenworth once).

[fbconsults]

Just finished 6,000 mile trip, and averaged about 7.5, driving 60-62. From California to Oklahoma, south to San Antonio, east to New Orleans, north to Michigan, back to Oklahoma and home. Got as low as 6 and as good as 8.7. Not good for a car, but great for a condo! Averaged less than $3.00 a gallon, funny how we get conditioned to think that's a good deal!

Happy Trails, Forrest

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by Socceroj

As I mentioned, new, and apparently bought the BS story that it gets 10 MPG.

don't feel bad, many newbies who don't do research first, such as a forum like this one, end up believing the salesman because they don't know how the salesman will say anything to close the deal. #1 newbie mistake, believing the salesman.

like: sure your minivan can tow that or no one will do the warrantee work if you buy from a company like RVW or RVDirect or we know nothing about FR's second year warranty for $150 or you don't need a WDH or you bet your 1/2 ton truck can tow that 10,000lbs. dry weight 5th wheel with no problems!

[sherman12]

MPG is funny. On my 2000 Allegro weighing in just under 14K with 19.5 wheels, 4 speed trans and the older V10 I consistently got 9-9.5-10 mpg with out tow. A high taking the two lane at 40-45 mph back home one Memorial Day weekend I got 11.8 mpg! Towing DW's RAV4 on a dolly through out Vermont and Maine I got a consistent 8.5 mpg. My Georgetown is at just under 18k with 22.5 wheels and the new and greatly improved V10 along with now a five speed tranny (4 + OD). I'll get 8 or a little above with out tow and low 7's high 6's with same dolly and RAV set up. I just wonder if the height of the two RV's has a lot to do with the MPG difference. GT at 12'3" and the Allegro almost exactly one foot shorter.