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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-23-2013, 07:02 PM
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Posted By Gizmo0706
We got 8.7-8.9 out of our new "bus" pulling...

We got 8.7-8.9 out of our new "bus" pulling through the mountains our last trip. I think we might be able to break into the 9s on flat ground, how exciting!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-02-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
Lol, you must have a good hitch!

Lol, you must have a good hitch!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 07-02-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
That's only a 2 mpg lower than our Sequoia got...

That's only a 2 mpg lower than our Sequoia got WITHOUT a trailer! 8 mpg with 7k behind.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-15-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
Just thinking out loud here but how much, if any,...

Just thinking out loud here but how much, if any, does running a diesel with a programmer shorten the life of the drivetrain. My logic would tell me that the manufacturers have given these trucks a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-12-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
How many miles does it take on the new Ford's...

How many miles does it take on the new Ford's before the engine is "broken in" and getting the best mileage? Just wondering if maybe that has something to so with your lower, but still great to me,...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-12-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
Seems pretty good to me, what's the problem!?

Seems pretty good to me, what's the problem!?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-09-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
Thanks for the info! One question though, does...

Thanks for the info! One question though, does your truck have the floor shift for 4wd or the dash selector? I was just wondering if the console thing that comes with the floor shift can be...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-08-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
That's right, the discomfort we're feeling is...

That's right, the discomfort we're feeling is part of the camping "experience"!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-08-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
I have considered a Suburban /Yukon XL 2500 but...

I have considered a Suburban /Yukon XL 2500 but all I would really gain is a higher GVWR/payload and then not by a whole lot. The tow rating for the Suburban 2500 is a couple hundred pounds less...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-08-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
Or maybe something like this, 22796 ...

Or maybe something like this,


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Although finding a parking space or wallering the camper into a campsite might be more challenging!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-08-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
Not sure what happened, just typing away and...

Not sure what happened, just typing away and everything was lost. Here goes again!

Thanks for your review of the F-250, it sounds like you have a good fit for your needs. I test drove some new...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 01-08-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
[QUOTE="anaro;288765"]We used to tow our 7000 lb...

[QUOTE="anaro;288765"]We used to tow our 7000 lb TT with an 04 nissan Armada. It got about 13 mpg on a good day and towing was about 6-8 mpg. We upgraded to a 09 F250 w/ the 6.4 L diesel 1 year ago...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-17-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
So you actually are driving the vehicle I am...

So you actually are driving the vehicle I am considering, how do you like it? Honestly, the main reason I am drawn to the Ford is the interior, namely the front seats. There are six of us and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-17-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
Well I guess I'm not the only one that does this,...

Well I guess I'm not the only one that does this, I started about 8k miles ago. For me the best tank was 16.46mpg, worst 7.81 with an overall average of 10.53, ouch!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-16-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
That sounds really good but I don't think a...

That sounds really good but I don't think a diesel would like living with me. It would sit a lot as a second vehicle and spend most of its time putting around town when used. I am also a little gun...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-16-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
You would think but the TT we had before this one...

You would think but the TT we had before this one was probably 1000-1500# lighter and we got the same mileage with it. We also pulled that trailer with a Yukon XL with the 5.3 engine and got the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-16-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
THAT is the mileage I would like to be getting! ...

THAT is the mileage I would like to be getting! Your worst is better than my best :(
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-16-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
I completely understand your situation, I have a...

I completely understand your situation, I have a company 2010 Chevy 3500 with the 6.0 engine. It has rail gear and a service body full of tools which put it right at the 9600# GVWR all the time. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-16-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
Well that's about what I figured. At least I'll...

Well that's about what I figured. At least I'll get a bigger fuel tank with the truck;)
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles, Hitches & Toads 12-16-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,342
Posted By Gizmo0706
Real world towing mileage

Here's the deal, I have been considering a new F-250/350 with the 6.2 gasser (don't really need a diesel) and the 4.30 rear axle ratio to replace the Sequoia as our primary tow vehicle. The Sequoia...
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