Hey guys just wondering what other people are getiing for mileage while towing a travel trailer. My trailer weighs around 4200 lbs loaded. I just came back from a trip close to 500 miles using my tow haul only and got 13 mpg. Or 21.5L/ 100 km Didn't think it was that bad.
Yea that sounds about right. I towed a 24 foot, 6,000 pound enclosed trailer from RI to Washington DC and back with lots of Highway and city and my mileage was around 10 to 13 mpg.
well i Guess i have nothing to complain about. I used my tow haul selector and once i got going on a flat run it held in fourth gear. I was using 89 octane. truck runs and pulls much better with better gas
Just got home from another trip. Average was 20.0L/100km. set the cruise at 98km/h or 60 mph. it went through the gears and held in fourth most of the way
I am pulling a 6,800 lb boat and trailer and get 18.1mpg per the computer. I get about 21 around town and 25 highway. The key is to pretend there is an egg between your foot and the pedal for the best fuel mileage. Yes it is a diesel.
Towed for the first time with my 2010 Ram (4x4 Hemi w/3.55). Pulled a 26" camper (4500 lbs) through ND and averaged 9 MPG. I did have a stiff crosswind, but overall, I'm happy with the fuel economy. Of course, I used this bit of knowledge to further my argument with my wife for different gears or a CTD! :smileup:
I now have a new TT since my earlier post and like you I am now pulling approximately 7K, maybe a little less with 3:55 rear and I am getting identical results as you.
I just completed a round trip best I got was 10.9 to the gallon and worst I got was 7.7 miles per. Am an old school guy and mechanic working it out in Litres per 100 kilometres doesn't tell me anything. By the way towing about 5100 pounds when fully loaded and have some wicked hills here in Beautiful British Columbia. I have learnt a lesson though stay off the Coke(Hwy 5). 5a is just fine and the old TC Hwy 1 works great.
I just got a 2007 4.7L and finished a roughly 2500km trip towing a 3000 lb trailer. My millage was brutal in my opinion (although there was a lot of mountain driving). I was between 20-25 L/100km the entire trip.
My 2008 trailblazer with a 4.2L I6 gives me WAY better mileage towing that exact trailer.
Last week round trip to Ocala and back 200 miles we averaged 10.5 mpg pulling our 6500lb two horse gooseneck. About 1 mpg better than the 1500 we traded in and the 2500 is an incredibly better towing rig. I never really felt safe towing our gooseneck with the 1500.
I get around 10 with my 7k 5th wheel ,changed my injectors to ford 19# 4hole and now i get 12/13 on same trip. Going to add a CAI this weekend and see if i can around 14 hope so
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I have a 8.5x16 ft with 5' V-nose cargo trailer at about 5,000lbs. I get anywhere from 8.5 to 11 mpg depending on the speed and traffic. Usually average 10mpg. I have a cold air intake and a vivid linq.
Well, I feel a LITTLE better after reading these. I just joined this forum and the only reason was to try to get advice on how to improve my mileage while towing my camper. 20' TT @ 4500 lbs. I'm getting 5-6 mph!! It's a 2003 SLT Quad Cab with a 4.7. Everything is stock. Somebody told me a K&N air filter might help. I'm seriously thinking about buying a 2500 just to tow this thing because i HAVE to get better than 5mpg. It takes all the fun out of camping if I have to spend $300 on gas to go less than 400 miles round-trip. Is there ANYTHING else I can do?
Well, I feel a LITTLE better after reading these. I just joined this forum and the only reason was to try to get advice on how to improve my mileage while towing my camper. 20' TT @ 4500 lbs. I'm getting 5-6 mph!! It's a 2003 SLT Quad Cab with a 4.7. Everything is stock. Somebody told me a K&N air filter might help. I'm seriously thinking about buying a 2500 just to tow this thing because i HAVE to get better than 5mpg. It takes all the fun out of camping if I have to spend $300 on gas to go less than 400 miles round-trip. Is there ANYTHING else I can do?
Ive heard a few owners complain about the 4.7 with towing, its a good motor, just not as powerful for towing as the 5.7 is. What year is the trailer, the older trailers (lets say early 2000's and older) weight more than the current models do at same length/configuration. Check your trailer brakes and tire pressure. Might be able to get some lower resistance rolling tires for the trailer to help.
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Few things you could do to the truck:
1. Intake and Exhaust (may help open her up a bit)
2. Rear end change
3. Computer program
4. Use 89 Octane (sometimes this helps)
I'd hate to hear you replace the truck cause of the trailer...some people keep the truck and get a newer trailer because they are lighter. All depends on finances and how attached you are to each.
Have you checked the Trailer Empty and loaded weight in comparision to the VIN/RV sticker? Maybe lighten the load inside the trailer...
Just compliling ideas while im bored here at work,
Hope this can help.
I am pulling a TT that goes just around 6600 lbs. loaded for a trip. Prior to having the Transmission completely overhauled and a shift kit put in it I was lucky to get 9.5 miles per gallon. Have been on 2 trips now with the rebuilt tranny and getting 11.5 to 13.5 per gallon depending on terrain. I live in BC can be very hilly at times. Oh by the way that is with a 3.55 rear end.
Just finished a 400km round trip with 5 adults, bed of the truck loaded with gear and a 4300lb Travel Trailer also loaded with water and food inside. Averaged 12.5mpg, mostly highway with one section of back roads that is 10% grade up and down for about 1km each way.