hey guys, just recently made a 400 mile trip towing a 28ft trailer. the toughest climb was about 4000 feet. after reading some of your guys milage im starting to think something isn't adding up. I do have a 6" lift on 33" tires and would normally average about 15-16 but i got 8.5 towing. do these numbers sound right?
Mileage issues?
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What weight? what speed? What object (camper, gooseneck, deckover trailer etc).
oh i didn't notice that, if you couldn't tell im new to this.
no more then 8000#s doing about 65-70, its just a bumper pull.
no more then 8000#s doing about 65-70, its just a bumper pull.
A bumper pull what? A bumper pull 8,000lb camper is way worse on economy than say a 8,000lb car trailer with a small pickup or a bunch of side by sides on it.
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Yup it's all about wind resistance, that camper is a big o'l wind sail. Tire's and the lift definately are not helping either, there might be about 1/2-1mpg to be gained if your lucky with a good tune. 8.5-10 hauling wide/tall enclosed trailers, campers, 5th wheel trailers ect is the norm.
yes a bumper pull camper. does 8mpg sound reasonable. seems pretty low for me or i would at least like to get a little better. if they are any tricks, parts, or ideas to get a little better milage i would love to hear. thanks for your time.
Thanks for your reply. the truck and trailer are pretty close in height. i towed empty so im concerned with water and everything else going on a trip that the number could still drop. just trying to maximize what i can. with 26g fuel tank plus i carry 10 more gallons it seem i would like to go more then 300 miles lol
Weight does not make a big deference hauling it's the wind resistance thats the killer. Example I have 8.5x16 enclosed trailer that's 2ft taller for a sxs probably weighs 2500lbs unloaded. It get within 1-2 mpg hauling that thing around by itself vs hauling my 5th wheel with that same trailer behind it hauling doubles with a sxs in it. Total setup probably 16k vs the 2500lbs huge windsail of a enclosed trailer. Also LB7's do best in the 60-70mph area, over 70 in goes down fast this also applies to not having a trailer.
thats great info to know. I will definitely keep that in mind on the next trip. other then a tune and the speed are there things you do to maximize fuel milage?
I appreciate all the help and info. Cheers!
I appreciate all the help and info. Cheers!