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05-01-2011, 08:55 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Tallahassee, FL
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What kind of Mileage?
KanTC: Looks like we have similar tow vehicles.. Hope your gas mileage is better than min (8mpg). I'm towing a 34' Grand Junction.
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05-02-2011, 09:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 1,270
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Junctionbill,
We typically average around 10-11 mpg while towing. Although our Laredo is mid-profile, the wind is almost always a factor here in NM (and in AZ & in TX, where our kids live)... and we do have some mountain grades north & west of our area. DH often jokes that we have a 'head-wind' no matter which direction we're heading. Haven't taken any cross-country trips with this 5th wheel yet, but don't expect the mpg's to vary too much.
Terri, the Chevy co-pilot
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'06 Chevy 2500HD 6.6L Duramax/Allison 4x4 CC SB
2010 Laredo 265RL {SOLD}
Reese 15K Pro-series (manual slide)
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05-02-2011, 04:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: FL
Posts: 322
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Now two thirds of the way through our FL to NY trip and I am getting 10.4 so far.
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05-02-2011, 06:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Venice, FL
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Getting about 11 mpg towing, but the diesel is far from broken in.....hope to get at least 15 down the road. Only 5k on the truck......what do you think?
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Joe & Carolyn, Venice, FL.
2011 Laredo TT 297RL
2011 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 HD 4X4, Duramax Diesel/Allison Transmission, 3.73 Gears, Reese WD with two sway bars. Dometic 3000KW Generator.
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05-03-2011, 07:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Elkhart, Indiana
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With our 2004 Chevy we get around 15 - 16 in town and have gotten as good as 21 on the highway not towing. We have gotten between 11 - 13 towing, it all depends on the terrain, wind and speed we are driving. I am hoping after a few mods on the truck I will be able to bump all the milages up a few more.
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Phil & Janine & Lady
2004.5 Chevy 2500HD Duramax LLY CC LB 4X4
2009 Keystone Sprinter 272RLS
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05-03-2011, 09:19 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Venice
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jq1031
Getting about 11 mpg towing, but the diesel is far from broken in.....hope to get at least 15 down the road. Only 5k on the truck......what do you think?
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Joe, 15mpg towing is a hard nut to crack. Last year under ideal conditions (tail winds and good speed control) I got 14.8 south bound and 16.8 north bound. This year on the same 1200 mi trip with head winds and running at or slightly above speed limits. averaged mid 13s south low 14s north. Wind, speed and tire pressure will affect your mileage more than break-in. 15 mpg is a good goal to shoot for but 13 or 14 is probably more realistic.
Enjoy your new trailer and ... Yes, a sunset cocktail with you and yours at Pelican Alley sounds like a good idea for next year, Hank ....... this is according to my DW which I always listen to.
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2007 Cougar 290RKS, E-Z Flex, 16" XPS RIBs ( SOLD .. Gonna miss her ... looking for new 5r)
2004.5 Dodge 2500 QC, LB, 5.9HO, WestTach gauges, Ride-Rite
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05-03-2011, 02:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Venice, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hankpage
Joe, 15mpg towing is a hard nut to crack. Last year under ideal conditions (tail winds and good speed control) I got 14.8 south bound and 16.8 north bound. This year on the same 1200 mi trip with head winds and running at or slightly above speed limits. averaged mid 13s south low 14s north. Wind, speed and tire pressure will affect your mileage more than break-in. 15 mpg is a good goal to shoot for but 13 or 14 is probably more realistic.
Enjoy your new trailer and ... Yes, a sunset cocktail with you and yours at Pelican Alley sounds like a good idea for next year, Hank ....... this is according to my DW which I always listen to.
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That's a deal for next season. I'll get that 15MPG Hank. Just bought a fresh can of caruba yellow wax, so I'll be really slick & speedy as I buz down the road. However, that won't happen untill after the lovebugs are finished loving themself to death. What a pain in the you know what!
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Joe & Carolyn, Venice, FL.
2011 Laredo TT 297RL
2011 GMC Sierra Denali 2500 HD 4X4, Duramax Diesel/Allison Transmission, 3.73 Gears, Reese WD with two sway bars. Dometic 3000KW Generator.
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05-03-2011, 03:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: FL
Posts: 322
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Finished our trip fro FL to NY with a final average of 10.2. The mountains in PA and NY took there toll.
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