Fuel mileage towing.

[davidjsimons]

Today I made two trips to the same destination pulling two different trailers. The first was a 22' Layton. I pulled at 65 mph and averaged 11.1 mpg. The second trip was pulling my new Cougar 28 RBS. Again, I set my cruise at 65 mph. I averaged 11.7 pulling the larger Cougar. Perhaps the new nose cap on the Cougar made a difference.
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[tomsws6]

Same thing happened when I went from springdale 189fl (24ft 5k pound) to my 37ft 10k pound 323bhs. Think with the front nose and a and just the way it handles makes the difference.

[SAABDOCTOR]

OR MAYBE THE TRUCK JUST LOVED THE NEW TRAILER AND WANTED TO MAKE YOU HAPPY:D VERY NICE TRAILER.ENJOY IT"bouncey:

[MISailor]

I found this little video a while ago that appears to show big changes to the aerodynamics of a boxy trailer with the addition of a little nose cone:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfTv8Nt-x6o

This might also suggest that even a small headwind could affect mileage significantly, but having the molded front cap was one of the reasons we chose the Premier.

[nuskovich]

Try it at 55 mph next time. On 250 mile trip it is 3.85 hrs @ 65 mph and 4.54 hrs @ 55 mph. A 41 minute time saving but I'd guess fuel economy will improve about 1.5-2.0 mpg.

Personally, I like to keep engine near the 1500 RPM (+/- 200 RPM) and I see the best mileage.

[davidjsimons]

I tend to form those types of bonds with my trucks. It makes me happy everyday.





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[davidjsimons]

At 65 I am turning 1800. 55mph does make a huge difference but I'm a former racer, it's hard!


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[mhs4771]

If I tried 55 I'd be right on the edge between 4th and 5th gear, with any grade resulting in the downshift to 4th, So I generally run between 64 and 66, gets me into 6th gear and purrs along at about 1700 RPM