phillyg
Front Royal, VA
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My mileage goes from avg 14.5 to the 8s when towing a 30ft FW. I used to get about 6.5 with my 36' Class A gasser, so I figure I'm a bit ahead.
2002 Keystone Cougar 286, 8,400lbs loaded, pulled with a 2004 F150 Supercrew, 5.4, 3.73 gears. Retired and enjoying life
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Tankcar
Santee, California USA
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11.10/11
Hi.
When I purchesed my 1996 Dodge Ram 2500HP, w/V-10 new, Starting MPG was 13.8. That lasted until I had get my first smog check 5yrs later, that was the last time I saw 13.? mpg. Now that I have 256,400+ miles since, it still is a respect full 11.9 mpg. repairs to truck One water pump, 2 radators, 3 batteries, oil change every 3000 miles.
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Wes Tausend
Bismarck, ND
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At 60 mph into only a 20 mph headwind, it is almost like towing at 80 mph. Air friction is the biggest culprit for high speed driving.
Wes
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Days spent camping are not subtracted from one's total.
- 2000 Excursion V-10 - 2004 Cougar Keystone M-294 RLS, 6140# tare
- Hensley Arrow - Champion 4000w/3500w gen
- Linda, Wes and Quincy the Standard Brown Poodle
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grampscamper
CANADA
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I have a 2011 Ford F250 Crewcab 4X4 with the 6.7 diesel. I tow a 30’ 8,000 # 5th wheel. I just got back from a trip to Disney world from Toronto. When I was driving in the mountains into strong head winds I was getting 9.5 – 10 mpg at 65 MPH. When it was flat with no wind I averaged approximately 12 mpg. For the trip (3,000 miles) my overall average was 11.3. If I keep my speed down I may pick up a mile or two per gallon.
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rgbutten
Renton, Wa
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I get what the others get with my Ford V10. 10 to 11 commuting to work and back with max speed 40. Towing 6,500 lbs I get 6-8. Pulled it up a 12% grade and maintained the speedlimit of 50 mph. I doubt I got 6 doing that though!
I agree with a previous post. Just fill'er up and have a great time camping.
Travel Trailer: 2010 Dutchmen Sport 27B
Tow Vehicles: 2005 Ford Expedition 5.4L V8 4x2
2005 Ford F250 Crew Cab Super Duty 6.8L V10 4x2 4.10 open diff
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