15K TOW, 4x4, 20MPG
09-15-2007, 12:06 PM
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15K TOW, 4x4, 20MPG
Does This Exist?
15,000 Lb Towing Capacity (Standard Hitch Tow)
4-wheel Drive
Non-Dual Rear Wheels (Don't Want Dually)
20mpg On The Highway (Unloaded Of Course)
(or Decent Fuel Mileage)
My Reason For Asking:
- Only Tow Boat Couple Times A Year
- Want Tow Vehicle To Be Daily Driver Pick-up Truck
Thanks In Advance. Ted
15,000 Lb Towing Capacity (Standard Hitch Tow)
4-wheel Drive
Non-Dual Rear Wheels (Don't Want Dually)
20mpg On The Highway (Unloaded Of Course)
(or Decent Fuel Mileage)
My Reason For Asking:
- Only Tow Boat Couple Times A Year
- Want Tow Vehicle To Be Daily Driver Pick-up Truck
Thanks In Advance. Ted
09-15-2007, 01:37 PM
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The 20MPG mileage thing is a dream. High teens with a diesel is realistic. You can't trust the mileage readouts of the lie-o-meter the manufacturer builds into the truck- you gotta' do the math manually if you want true MPG.
The rest of it is at the absolute limits of safe towing. I wouldn't want to be on the interstate at speed with that setup.
Converting to 5th wheel would make a world of difference. The traier would have to be in 100% condition.
The rest of it is at the absolute limits of safe towing. I wouldn't want to be on the interstate at speed with that setup.
Converting to 5th wheel would make a world of difference. The traier would have to be in 100% condition.
09-15-2007, 01:45 PM
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My 99 SRW F350 7.3 PSD can do 20/21 on the highway. 18/19 on the highway beating on it. Bully Dog programmer set to tow/economy and 3" turbo back dual exhaust
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09-15-2007, 02:20 PM
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2007 2500HD Duramax, CC, SB, 4x4. I can get 18-20 unloaded on the highway, but you have to keep it under 65 or so. Speed makes a big difference in economy on my truck. Push it to 80MPH and you lose 2-3 MPG easy. None of these heavy trucks do well around town. I get 12-14 MPG unloaded in the city.
I think mine is rated at 14,200 max towing. The SRW 3500 (long bed) is rated to 15,000+ I believe.
John
I think mine is rated at 14,200 max towing. The SRW 3500 (long bed) is rated to 15,000+ I believe.
John
09-15-2007, 04:32 PM
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Chris Sunkin: 2007 18lb Tri-axle Alum w/Disc Brakes
The high teens are good enough(for mileage) - just want to make sure I get a rig that is SAFE for towing 15000 lbs.
The Donzi weighs 11,500 dry
232 gals fuel = 1,450lbs
trailer guess weight 1,500 lbs
thats almost 15000lbs
The high teens are good enough(for mileage) - just want to make sure I get a rig that is SAFE for towing 15000 lbs.
The Donzi weighs 11,500 dry
232 gals fuel = 1,450lbs
trailer guess weight 1,500 lbs
thats almost 15000lbs
09-15-2007, 06:20 PM
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Chris Sunkin: 2007 18lb Tri-axle Alum w/Disc Brakes
The high teens are good enough(for mileage) - just want to make sure I get a rig that is SAFE for towing 15000 lbs.
The Donzi weighs 11,500 dry
232 gals fuel = 1,450lbs
trailer guess weight 1,500 lbs
thats almost 15000lbs
The high teens are good enough(for mileage) - just want to make sure I get a rig that is SAFE for towing 15000 lbs.
The Donzi weighs 11,500 dry
232 gals fuel = 1,450lbs
trailer guess weight 1,500 lbs
thats almost 15000lbs
Torsion bar hitch with 2.5" receiver, forged 15K ball.
Class V hitch
Electric/hydraulic brakes on the trailer with meticulous maintenance
Goodyear Marathon's on the trailer.
Heavy-duty shocks on the truck- maybe a dual setup
Firstone airbags
You're going to want every equipment-based advantage you can get. I'd also tell you that I'd pick my days to be on the interstate with it. It's not the dry level roads with light traffic that would concern me. It would be that rainy, overcast, busy days- or worse, nights. I don't worry so much about me, but the other drivers.
One other thing- don't be shy about hanging lights off of your trailer. Mine looks like Christmas at the mall. It never ceases too amaze me how someone can't see a bright white 41' offshore boat behing my truck.
