SoCalDesertRider
SanDiego, CA, USA
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55 mph is also the max speed limit for any vehicle towing a trailer in California.
92F350 CrewCab 4x4 351/C6
LoadNGo service body
69Bronco ATC250R CR500
20' BigTex flatbed carhauler
B&W TurnoverBall g-neck Curt Magnum rr DrawTite ft
HD springs Rancho9000s Bilsteins poly sway bushings
285/75-16E BFG AT on 16x8 Stocktons
4.56's & Lock-Rite rear
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Betsy II
BC
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On our return trip (10,000 km) from Vancouver Island to Toronto last year we averaged 11.5 IMPG, based on total distance driven divided by total fuel consumed (hand calc). Average hwy speed was 60 mph.
Truck is 2004.5 3500 RAM CTD QC SB Auto 4x4 3.73 gears.
5er is 10,000# and 12' high.
Take a look at our rig (profile) and you will see another barrier(!) to good mileage (picture taken during a stop on the trip, east of Sault Ste. Marie).
Roy
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sirdrakejr
Las Vegas, Nevada
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I have a Dodge Quadcab CTD 1T SRW auto tranny and also had a Dodge Quadcab3/4T SRW 6 speed manual and tow the same Alfa with both with a GCWR of 19,450#. I now get a pretty consistent 12 MPG towing. The 3/4T had 3.55 rear end gears and the 1T has 3.73. I was overweight with the 3/4T and used 5th gear a lot to get about 10-11 MPG towing.
Frank
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For those of you looking for expert advice, here ya go!
Frank
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donhov
near Jackson Michigan
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07 Dodge 2500 5.9 CTD, 4x4 auto 3.73 axles. Cedar Creek 30 RLBS (33')
Total weight coming home from Florida (loaded) 19860#. Average fuel mileage towing 10-12, 65-75mph. Empty 19-22, not babying it, 75 mph. City 14-17 average. Short trips kill mileage.
2003 Cedar Creek 30RLBS
2007 Dodge 5.9 Cummins Turbo Diesel 325hp/610Tq
4x4 3.73 axles short bed
Inferno Red W/Gold pinstripping
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camping man
Central Fla.
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I pull 8K, and get about 13-14, 22-24empty. 20 around town driving like an old lady, and everyone waving at me.
05 Dodge 2500 Quadcab CTD NV5600/3.73rears
97 27ft.Sprinter 5er
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bdougt
Now Louisiana, Eventually Michigan
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Mine is pretty consistent with other posts. Around 12 while towing and around 20 when solo. Depends on wind, hills, and how hard I mash on the pedal. I cruise 65 on the highway.
Brian, Donna, and Ted the dog.
2006 Dodge MegaCab 2500 Laramie 4x2 CTD 48RE 3.73 gears
Firestone AirBags - 16K Reese with Slider
2006 River Canyon 34KSTSO - TrailAir Pin - XPS RIBS 245/75/16
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Chris
Shelter Bay, Wa
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I get around 11.5 to 12.5 with a 2001.5 2500 4x4 Reg cab towing an aprox 12K tall (12'8.5") 5er. 4.10 gears, and auto and like to tow at 2000 RPMs at 63 MPH. Cummins is mildly bombed. Custom towing tranny and exhaust brake. Love it! Chris
My Rig
2001.5 2500 STD CAB AUTO SLT 4x4, CTD 4:10's, Bomb'd to Tow
2005 Cardinal 29WBLX.
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iflych52
Helena, MT
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12mpg at 65mph in my 06. 5er is 12'4" tall, pushing air is harder than the weight.
07 Dodge 3500 5.9CTD Mega DRW
08 Wildcat 32QBBS
SOLD: 06 Dodge 2500 CTD QC SB, Edge Juice W/Attitude, PacBrake, Prodigy
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jliveit
ohio
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I get between 10 to 13.5 mpg pulling a 12k lb 12'heigh 5r with my 07 1/2 Dodge 6.7, 6 speed auto and 410 gears as long as I stay around 60 to 65 mph. Can safely pull 800 miles due to the added 40 gal in bed tank and my stock 34 gal tank. Saves me having to get fuel with 5r in tow or allows me to buy when prices are lower.
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Greentow
Dover, DE 19904
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With almost 13K in tow, I'm running 12 to 12.5 mpg, 60-62 mph, on a trip from Dover to Shipshewana to Niagra Falls and back to Dover. My around town will sometimes see 18. This is with a 2004.5 3500DRW and 4.10's on a A/T.
Lee
2004.5 Dodge 3500 DRW QC, 4x4 LB, CTD 600 ,auto,4.10 , Prodigy, 05 Cedar Creek 36 RLTS w/ lots of bells & whistles .Honda 3000 genset. Mrs Greentow & Missy, Shih Tzu with an attitude. USA(R). 30+ years in the Fire/EMS service. CCRVC #29, GS Life member
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