Tow vehicle for 2008 Wolfpack 27WP

Bobby C · 06-10-2012, 10:29 PM

I'm needing some advice. I pull my 31ft (bumper to hitch) Wolfpack with my Nissan Armada, 5.7l gas engine. I'm getting 6-7 mpg and the heavy tongue weight is taking its toll on my rear suspension. I'm looking to get into a 2500 or 3500 Dodge Cummins. Anyone towing with one of these and if so, what kind of mileage can I expect? Or any thoughts on the Chevy or Ford? Thanks

Rsgtivr6 · 06-11-2012, 01:06 AM

As far as the big three trucks go for deisel 3/4T+ there is not much difference performance wise (not that you would really see at least). Chevy is touted as having the best transmission and engine/exhaust brake, but the cheapest feeling interior and more average stance. Dodge is acclaimed for its top notch interior, beastly appearance and strong Cummins engines, but has a poorly integrated transmission and a little less power than the other two from the showroom floor. The Fords have Good interiors, strong engines, and big towing numbers, but have poor engine/exhaust brakes.

These statements come from various reviews from all types of sources and personal experiences (Dad had a '02 Ram 2500 CTD, but now runs a '11 GMC 2500HD Sierra Denali. I had a '10 Super Duty F250 SCAB for work). Personally, I would say Ram 2500 CTD, then Chevy Silverado 2500HD DM/Allison, then F250 PS, but it comes down to your tastes and test drives. So go outand give em all a 'round the block and decide what fits best.

Rsgtivr6 · 06-11-2012, 01:11 AM

Just as an FYI, the previous post was for current generation trucks.

Piston · 06-11-2012, 04:59 PM

I tow this same trailer with a 2005 Ford Excursion 6.0 diesel. With the trailer behind it, I get anywhere between 11-13mpg, depending on the conditions and the speed I am traveling. I get 18-20, when im not towing. I have a buddy with a 2012 Dodge Dually diesel. He hasnt towed with it yet, but he averages 10.5, not towing, and the best he has ever seen, not towing is 12.5 He had a 2011, and it got the same mileage, he doesnt have a lite foot though

hd87sportster · 06-11-2012, 06:30 PM

I'm running an 08 F-250 Supercab. Its got the 6.4 PSD and I've got it straight-piped (no CAT, no DPF) with a Banks intake and a Superchips tune. Outside of that its pretty much OEM.

Not towing we get an average of 15 mpg in town and about 20-22 on the highway and I don't drive it like a Nancy.

Towing our 19rr to Sturgis last summer, we got 12- 14 across I-80 in Nebraska running a hair under 70mph. (DUH!) When pulling here in MO, where its hillier, we avg between 10-12 with the trailer loaded with an 02 Electra Glide Classic and the rest of our gear. It pulls that trailer like its not even there hinestly.

I thought I overbought when I got it but we both really like it. Its got the heated leather seats that are powered 7 ways from sundown. (niiiiice) It rides like a cadillac on the highway and it will flat haul a** when you need it to. I wouldn't own a GM. (Guvment Motors) The Dodge sounds freakin awesome when its straight piped too so that's tempting. That said - love our 6.4 and will hold on to it for 200,000 or so then look at somethin else.

Sportster
...ford any day baby

ammdrew · 06-11-2012, 10:26 PM

I have a 06 dodge 3500 mega cab 4wd.. empty we get 20-22 and with our 26wp we get 11-13 depending on speed.

Top B · 06-12-2012, 01:32 PM

I have a 2012 27WP and when it is loaded down (8000 to 8500 lbs) I get between 9.3 and 9.9 mpg with my Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab with the 5.3 liter engine running at 60 mph. I have an Equalizer hitch and it rides very smooth. I get about 22 mpg not towing. Whatever you get, make sure you get the right rear end gears for towing. It will make a big difference in towing capacity and gas mileage.

Bocephus · 06-21-2012, 10:44 AM

what year cummins are you looking at? the newer 6.7s are alot different than the previous 5.9s.....

we have constant rolling hills here where i live. the longest flat stretch of road is no more than 1/2 mile (and you dont see that very often). this obviously kills fuel mileage. with my 2012 cummins, i get between 8 and 9 mpg when pulling my 295 wolfpack at 65 mph. it gets 14-15 mpg unloaded.

Bobby C · 07-04-2012, 06:03 PM

Thanks to all of you for your advice. I ended up getting a 2010 Ram 2500 with the 6.7L Cummins last week. So far, I am very pleased. I'm getting 18.5 highway unloaded. Haven't had the opportunity yet to take the trailer out, but that's coming soon. So now I have another question. With the Nissan, I had to have the weight distribution/sway setup to make it work. I set the trailer, loaded, on the new truck and the suspension drop is barely noticeable. Do you recommend still hooking it up for the sway? BTW, it's a Husky Weight Distribution/Sway hitch.

Bocephus · 07-08-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby C

Thanks to all of you for your advice. I ended up getting a 2010 Ram 2500 with the 6.7L Cummins last week. So far, I am very pleased. I'm getting 18.5 highway unloaded. Haven't had the opportunity yet to take the trailer out, but that's coming soon. So now I have another question. With the Nissan, I had to have the weight distribution/sway setup to make it work. I set the trailer, loaded, on the new truck and the suspension drop is barely noticeable. Do you recommend still hooking it up for the sway? BTW, it's a Husky Weight Distribution/Sway hitch.

were you going down hill for that whole trip????? the best i have got with mine is 16, and that was only ONCE. if i go 65mph i get between 13 and 14. if i pull my toyhauler 60 mph i get between 9 and 10. anything over 60mph and it gets less as i go faster

Bobby C · 07-08-2012, 09:57 PM

Yeah I'm not seeing any consistency with the mpg. I've found I'm averaging between 16.5 and 18 unloaded. That's also mostly flat and keeping it no faster than 72. At 76, it dropped closer to 16. It may have fallen lower but I slowed it back down. I hope I see better than 9 or 10 pulling. That would be disappointing. I'm taking the camper to lower Missouri the first week of August, so I'll get to test the towing mileage then.

Bocephus · 07-08-2012, 10:50 PM

well there isnt anything flat around here. im in no mountains, but i am constantly going up and down the rolling hills in western ND. that plays a big part in MPG. how heavy is that 27WP. my 295WP is 8150 dry....plus 100 gal of water, two 450 lb quads, generator, and all the other camping essentials im guessing im around 10500. i have never seen over 10 mpg with it. it likes to sit right between 8.5 and 9.0 when going 65 mph. like i said in my last post, if i pull at 60 mph i can squeeze another .5 mpg or so out of it.

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