Fuel Mileage when towing??
03-04-2008, 09:27 PM
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2003 F-350 4X4
6.0 Powerstroke with exhaust and tune
pulling 15K
I get 9.0 to 9.5
6.0 Powerstroke with exhaust and tune
pulling 15K
I get 9.0 to 9.5
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03-04-2008, 10:01 PM
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99 F250 7.3 with chip... summer 15-17 empty average, 15 towing cars, 11-13 towing boat 32 Baja depends on speeds.
I look at it this way, towing a bigger boat... if you get over 10 you are doing good !!!!
I look at it this way, towing a bigger boat... if you get over 10 you are doing good !!!!
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03-05-2008, 01:55 AM
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03-05-2008, 06:53 AM
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06 Ford F350 4x4 dually 6.0 crew cab automatic with tow boss pkg(4.30 gears) Edge programmer set on 2, Bassanni 4" turbo back system and an Airaid airbox/filter. Also went to 19.5 rims with 265/70r19.5 Michelins 14 ply's(34.5 tall)to help compensate for the 4.30 gears
11.6 around town(commuter)
17.3 highway(at 75 to 78 mph)
11.2 towing(app 12,000 lbs)
11.6 around town(commuter)
17.3 highway(at 75 to 78 mph)
11.2 towing(app 12,000 lbs)
03-05-2008, 08:42 AM
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I spent a little time pulling with a new 6.4L PSD last month in Florida. When I figured out that I could count the MPG on one hand towing 12,000 lbs.; I just gave up on the actual number.
I did like the truck though, but I love my 2000 7.3 PSD. I have a DRW CC and get 8-9 MPG towing 12K lbs. +/-.
A LOT of things like tire size, wheel size, overall weight, speed, gear ratio, SRW/DRW, 2WD/4WD, camper shell, and frontal surface area of what you are towing varies MPG by as much as 5-10 MPG.
I did like the truck though, but I love my 2000 7.3 PSD. I have a DRW CC and get 8-9 MPG towing 12K lbs. +/-.
A LOT of things like tire size, wheel size, overall weight, speed, gear ratio, SRW/DRW, 2WD/4WD, camper shell, and frontal surface area of what you are towing varies MPG by as much as 5-10 MPG.
03-05-2008, 09:35 AM
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Ouch LOL !!! I would still carry speed into the hills even If I was pulling w/a Dmax. The power on the dodge is excellent, I just don't see the point on giving a bunch of brake (with in reason of course) when going down a hill when I have 400 yds of flat and then go back up another hill. I just let her coast down and carry that momentum into the next one and that is when my speedo might run over the the 70mph mark.
I have always had Chevy's. My old 95 blazer has over 200k miles and is still going strong as a daily driver. The dodge was about 8k cheaper and that in the end weighed in heavily.
I have always had Chevy's. My old 95 blazer has over 200k miles and is still going strong as a daily driver. The dodge was about 8k cheaper and that in the end weighed in heavily.
03-05-2008, 09:43 AM
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2007 Dodge 2500 4x4/ 6.7 Cummings Diesel
Average including highway 17-18 mpg.
Towing, 42 Fountain -- average 10-11 mpg.
I like the jake brake setup for slowing everything down. Works very well with electric over hydraulic brakes.
Average including highway 17-18 mpg.
Towing, 42 Fountain -- average 10-11 mpg.
I like the jake brake setup for slowing everything down. Works very well with electric over hydraulic brakes.
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