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12-30-2015, 01:25 PM
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Miles Per Gallon - Your Results
While staring at the road while on a long trip towing my 5er, I got to thinking about whether I get good miles per gallon on my truck. So, I thought this thread would be a good place to ask the question "What is considered "good" mileage?"
To do that, I created this little form (see below). Would some of you please fill it out for the benefit of all of us? That way we can compare how we are doing in our towing efficiencies. Best way to do that would be to copy the block below in your reply and insert your own relevant information. I will insert my own information after this blank template. Please give as much info as you know.
Thanks in advance!
Year, make, and capacity of tow vehicle:
Weight of tow vehicle:
Engine and fuel type:
Weight of loaded trailer or fifth wheel:
Average speed while towing:
Average terrain (level, hilly, or mountainous 'L,H,M'):
Average Miles Per Gallon:
Year, make, and capacity of tow vehicle: 2003 Dodge 3500, 2WD
Weight of tow vehicle: 7,500
Engine and fuel type: 5.9L Cummins Diesel
Weight of loaded trailer or fifth wheel: 13,000
Average speed while towing: 65
Average terrain (level, hilly, or mountainous 'L,H,M'): L
Average Miles Per Gallon: 11
Best MPG: 14
Worst MPG: 9.5
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12-30-2015, 01:32 PM
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[QUOTE=MOODMAN;1067458]
Year, make, and capacity of tow vehicle: 2001 SB F250 4X4
Weight of tow vehicle: 7700
Engine and fuel type: 7.3l diesel
Weight of loaded trailer or fifth wheel: 8450
Average speed while towing: 62
Average terrain (level, hilly, or mountainous 'L,H,M'): M
Average Miles Per Gallon: 10.5
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12-31-2015, 07:26 AM
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]Year, make, and capacity of tow vehicle: 2005 Dodge 2500 quad cab, 4WD, auto
Weight of tow vehicle: ~7,500
Engine and fuel type: 5.9L Cummins Diesel
Weight of loaded trailer or fifth wheel: ~12,500 (combined weight 19,550# per CAT scales fully fueled and loaded)
Average speed while towing: 63
Average terrain (level, hilly, or mountainous 'L,H,M'): L
Average Miles Per Gallon: 10 (hand calculated 10.65 on 1392 mile round trip all level interstate to Florida w/ Smarty S06 set to level 3)
Best MPG: 12
Worst MPG: 8
I have found that slower = better fuel mileage. Wind drag has a HUGH effect for me.
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12-31-2015, 07:59 AM
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This package at 55-60 MPH although this is Not the average speed. Youroo!!  
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12-31-2015, 08:10 AM
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Jeff in NC
Interesting that you have a Smarty installed. I forgot to mention that I also have one on my truck, and mine is also set at level 3. That extra 100 HP is noticeable.
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12-31-2015, 12:15 PM
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Year, make, and capacity of tow vehicle: 2008, Ram Mega Cab, 4X4, 21,000LBS
Weight of tow vehicle: 8,000LBs
Engine and fuel type: 6.7L Cummins, Diesel, Smarty S67 set on Catcher level 3, 6 spd auto, 126R rated tires
Weight of loaded trailer or fifth wheel: Total combined weight 20,200 LBS
Average speed while towing: 60 to 65MPH
Average terrain (level, hilly, or mountainous 'L,H,M'): Last trip mountainous to level (5,000 miles round trip)
Average Miles Per Gallon: 12.11 (hand calculated)
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2016 34RL CC; 2008 Ram Mega Cab 2500HD, 6.7L, 68RFE 6 speed, 4X4, Smarty S67, TDR 145K+miles
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12-31-2015, 12:33 PM
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Location: Billings MT
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MPG TOwing
Year, make, and capacity of tow vehicle: 2013, Ford, 23,000 lbs
Weight of tow vehicle: 9850 lbs
Engine and fuel type: 7.6 L Diesel
Weight of loaded trailer or fifth wheel: 16700 lbs
Average speed while towing: 60
Average terrain (level, hilly, or mountainous 'L,H,M'): L, H, M; Montana West
Average Miles Per Gallon: 9.2
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12-31-2015, 12:51 PM
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2014 F-350 Dully
8700 lbs
6.7 diesel
13,460 lbs
62 mph
l and h
12.5 mpg towing
15.5 mpg no tow.
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12-31-2015, 01:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cdbonnett
Year, make, and capacity of tow vehicle: 2013, Ford, 23,000 lbs
Weight of tow vehicle: 9850 lbs
Engine and fuel type: 7.6 L Diesel
Weight of loaded trailer or fifth wheel: 16700 lbs
Average speed while towing: 60
Average terrain (level, hilly, or mountainous 'L,H,M'): L, H, M; Montana West
Average Miles Per Gallon: 9.2
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Your truck alone is 9800#?
2016 Sabre 36QBOK
2015 Ram 3500 CUMMINS
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12-31-2015, 01:14 PM
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Year, make, and capacity of tow vehicle: 2003 Dodge 1500 4x4 Quad Cab
Weight of tow vehicle: 6650
Engine and fuel type: 5.7 HEMI
Weight of loaded trailer or fifth wheel: 6050
Average speed while towing: 60
Average terrain (level, hilly, or mountainous 'L,H,M'): L
Average Miles Per Gallon: 9
Best MPG: 11
Worst MPG: 6 
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12-31-2015, 01:15 PM
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Based on 2 trips:
Year, make, and capacity of tow vehicle: 2010 Dodge 2500 4x4 Crew Cab Shortbed
Weight of tow vehicle: Standard plus 2 adults, 2 kids and a dog?
Engine and fuel type: 6.7l Cummins, diesel
Weight of loaded trailer or fifth wheel: 9000lbs?
Average speed while towing: 60
Average terrain (level, hilly, or mountainous 'L,H,M'): hilly
Average Miles Per Gallon: 11.1 (hand calculated), 11.5 Truck Computer
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12-31-2015, 01:24 PM
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Love RVing
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Location: Seneca, SC
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2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 4WD Dually 4.10 rear Allison tranny 6.6 Duramax Diesel
Tow Vehicle weight 8,200#
Loaded Cedar Creek Custom 14,893#
Average speed towing 60mph
Hilly terrain receent 600 mile trip
Average miles per gallon 12.2 with winter fuel blend, better in summer.
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12-31-2015, 01:33 PM
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I thought RV'n was supposed to be fun, this seems like too much stuff to worry about. When towing and fill up, check the mileage either with pencil and paper or look at the dash read out and see about 9 mpg, I am pleased.
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2012 Ford F-150
Rockwood 2503s
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12-31-2015, 01:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny kustom
Your truck alone is 9800#?
2016 Sabre 36QBOK
2015 Ram 3500 CUMMINS
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Most likely a dually
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12-31-2015, 01:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by debandi
I thought RV'n was supposed to be fun, this seems like too much stuff to worry about. When towing and fill up, check the mileage either with pencil and paper or look at the dash read out and see about 9 mpg, I am pleased.
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I agree.  I get about 11-13 mpg towing but this include hitting some heavy traffic. Likely would be somewhat better is towing long distance on an open road without encountering heavy traffic.
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Formerly owned 2011 Salem Cruise Lite 20RBXL & 2011 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab
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12-31-2015, 01:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Todouble
Most likely a dually
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Has to be.
F450 maybe?
2016 Sabre 36QBOK
2015 Ram 3500 CUMMINS
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12-31-2015, 01:50 PM
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Location: South Dakota
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Year, make, and capacity of tow vehicle: 2015 F250
Weight of tow vehicle: 5600
Engine and fuel type: 6.7L Diesel
Weight of loaded trailer or fifth wheel: 13000
Average speed while towing: 63
Average terrain (level, hilly, or mountainous 'L,H,M'): H
Average Miles Per Gallon: 14mpg
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5er: 2016 Columbus 320RS - TV: 2015 F250 6.7L V8 Diesel
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12-31-2015, 01:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny kustom
Has to be.
F450 maybe?
2016 Sabre 36QBOK
2015 Ram 3500 CUMMINS
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Sig says 350
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12-31-2015, 02:12 PM
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Aging Junior Member
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Location: Sacramento
Posts: 73
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Year, make, and capacity of tow vehicle: 2012 F250 4x4
Weight of tow vehicle: ~7,400
Engine and fuel type: 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel
Weight of loaded trailer or fifth wheel: 10,000
Average speed while towing: 62
Average terrain (level, hilly, or mountainous 'L,H,M'): L,H,M
Average Miles Per Gallon: 13
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12-31-2015, 02:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MOODMAN
Jeff in NC
Interesting that you have a Smarty installed. I forgot to mention that I also have one on my truck, and mine is also set at level 3. That extra 100 HP is noticeable.
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VERY noticeable difference. I set my back to a stock tune to take it to the dealer for the airbag recall. It drove like a different truck 
Is your truck automatic or manual?
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