Hammerboy
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BubbaChris wrote:
If it makes you feel any better a 2 MPG gain over 7 MPG is a 28.5% improvement. OTOH, do not do the math to figure out how many towing miles until you've made up the cost premium.
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Chris
25-30% is what I figured diesel gets over gas so it appears he has a good increase to me, but on the other hand he drives with a heavy foot at 75mph.
No need to figure out the math to figure out making up the cost difference. That's like figuring out the math for buying a top trim package, I bought mine more for less stressful towing and not for making up $$ at the pump. Some people like leather, air conditioned seats, and 15 cameras, I don't really care about those things but I like a comfortable towing experience. How to you put a price creature comforts? I paid a lot less for my truck than a top trim package in a gasser. Their isn't a right or wrong way it's just what you prefer while staying within your budget.
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Tvov
CT
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Hitch Itch wrote:Others have stated they get 12+ mpg towing large fifth wheels is what I was expecting. This is my first diesel so I only went by what others posted. Obvisouly they are full of ****. I just got back from a 800 mile round trip with the 5er and only managed to average 8.6mpg @75 mph in Pa and NY.
Have you tried 80mph?
Are there 75mph highways in New York?
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Cummins12V98
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"I just got back from a 800 mile round trip with the 5er and only managed to average 8.6mpg @75 mph in Pa and NY."
I guarantee if you slowed to 60 you would be over 10mpg.
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Hitch Itch
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I couldnt drive 60 mph that would drive me nuts never mind others on the road behind just pissed right off that Im doing 60 mph in a 70mph highway
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Cummins12V98
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Hitch Itch wrote:I couldnt drive 60 mph that would drive me nuts never mind others on the road behind just pissed right off that Im doing 60 mph in a 70mph highway
Well I guess it’s going to be low mpg for you. Price ya pay.
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parker.rowe
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Hitch Itch wrote:I couldnt drive 60 mph that would drive me nuts never mind others on the road behind just pissed right off that Im doing 60 mph in a 70mph highway
I find it easy to tow slower than everyone flying around at 75-80 on the highways. I just set the cruise at 55-60 and let everyone pass.
No need to worry about constantly slowing down for slow cars (since I'm the slow one), then speeding up again. Or planning passes with the trailer in tow.
I just cruise until we get there or need to take a break. With a 42G tank, even at gasser mileage I'm ready for a break before we get to low on gas.
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eshaunmichael
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I have a 2005 LLY duramax towing a 13,000 solitude fifth wheel. I get between 11-12 towing between 65 and 70 mph, And I'm not full of sh____ lol
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Steakman
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Yea...06 GMC D'Max...I get similar mileage at this speeds,as well...maybe a bit less even as I go from Calgary to Central BC driving through the Canadian Rockies.
Usually to the Shushwap area - God's Country and a lake with an 1100 Mike coast line - Crystal clear water and in Aug, water temps in the mid 70's..best summer place in this whole messed uo gender bent progressive country..!!
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Hitch Itch
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eshaunmichael wrote:I have a 2005 LLY duramax towing a 13,000 solitude fifth wheel. I get between 11-12 towing between 65 and 70 mph, And I'm not full of sh____ lol
I have a L5P, From what I have read the LLY gets better mpg
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Steakman
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NO surprise.
Too much emissions BS and regen.
This one is emissions **** free - Turbo bk.....now sitting at 561,650 km...~ 345,000 miles..running perfect. Best **** vehicle I ever owned in my 67 yrs on this earth..!!
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