Mpg while pulling.

[AZDANSX230HO]

I average around 15 MPG towing our boat with either of our 2016 2500 HD Duramax/Allison, mind you we live in the mountains so anywhere we tow has grades involved, have not done any flat land towing. Towing 11,500 Lb's with my tractor/equipment trailer is around 12 MPG.

 

[djetok]

http://www.gasmonkeygarage.com/2018-ford-f-150s-bring-most-advanced-powertrain-lineup-to-date/

Looks lie the HO 3.5 Raptor motor is an option for all trucks in 18

Already not a fan of the stop and go. Yes you can turn it off but you have to do it every time. No a huge issue but it does not give you that immediate take off at the light. I asked if they had issues with it starting so much and he said it's based off the electric car technology. Upgraded starters and some other stuff. My tune will bypass this technology when I get it.

 

[djetok]

I installed the rear fox 2.0 took about 30 minutes. I didn't even have to take the wheels off. It does take 2 people to compress the shock to line them up. If anyone does this. Bolt the bottom first so you can use your weight to pull it down. These buggers are stout. It did take the bed hop away and it does ride a little stiffer. It handles so much better though

 

[BlackandTan]

I tow about 200 miles from Cincy to Lake Norris, I get about 14 - 15 mpg for most of the trip until I hit the mountains in Tennessee, then it drops about down to about 12 - 13 mpg. 2014 RAM 1500, 10 speed, with 3.21 gears.

 

[PEARCE]

I tow about 200 miles from Cincy to Lake Norris, I get about 14 - 15 mpg for most of the trip until I hit the mountains in Tennessee, then it drops about down to about 12 - 13 mpg. 2014 RAM 1500, 10 speed, with 3.21 gears.

Is that with the Hemi? That's impressive if it is. At what speed?

Towing our 5th wheel camper that is just under 10k loaded for a week in Florida I average 12mpg. My truck is deleted and tuned for towing and economy and it's relatively flat between Dallas and Pensacola. I tow no faster then 65 with cruise control engaged. Towing the Yamaha I get better then that and I still only tow at 65. Just driving on the highway without a trailer, and if I can keep it below 70, I get better then 20mpg. Keep in mind it's a 4 ton 4x4 on slightly oversized all terrains. It takes a lot of self control to not put my foot in the throttle and let her eat! It's so addictive!

 

[BlackandTan]

Is that with the Hemi? That's impressive if it is. At what speed?

Towing our 5th wheel camper that is just under 10k loaded for a week in Florida I average 12mpg. My truck is deleted and tuned for towing and economy and it's relatively flat between Dallas and Pensacola. I tow no faster then 65 with cruise control engaged. Towing the Yamaha I get better then that and I still only tow at 65. Just driving on the highway without a trailer, and if I can keep it below 70, I get better then 20mpg. Keep in mind it's a 4 ton 4x4 on slightly oversized all terrains. It takes a lot of self control to not put my foot in the throttle and let her eat! It's so addictive!

Yes it's a HEMI, I keep it between 65 and 70. I think having the 3.21 gears helps with the fuel economy, but limits your towing capacity. I should also point out that those mpg figures are the EVIC numbers, not hand calculated, so in reality it may be a little less.

 

[Murf51]

2012 tundra sr5 dbl. cab 4x4 with the 5.7l ffv (never seen E85). Unloaded it averages around 15mpg. (80% highway) Towing I'm lucky to get 9mpg. I tow an average of 55-60mph. I live in southern Ohio so we have some mild grades around here.

 

[bronze_10]

I have always heard the tundra tows with ease due to making big power but it uses a hell of a lot of fuel to do it!.

 

[Ancient canoe]

I have always heard the tundra tows with ease due to making big power but it uses a hell of a lot of fuel to do it!.

It uses a hell of a lot of fuel to just run period. Loaded or unloaded.

 

[Speedling]

Don't know how but my wife got 15 mpg towing boat down to kentucky(6 hour drive) when i got 9 in my pickup. Both have the 5.4 3v and same transmission. Hers is a few years newer that's only difference. Expedition and f150. We didn't caravan it either. My truck has the infamous cam phaser issue but she regularly gets 15 or more mpg and 13+ towing the boat. Mind u, neither of us tow more than 70 mph

 

[blacksapphirez]

anywhere from 16~19 mpg towing

 

[Earfixr]

Lexus GX460 at 70mpg pulling an FSH190 on flat ground

 

[bronze_10]

Yikes!

 

[d_coyne1984]

Yes it's a HEMI, I keep it between 65 and 70. I think having the 3.21 gears helps with the fuel economy, but limits your towing capacity. I should also point out that those mpg figures are the EVIC numbers, not hand calculated, so in reality it may be a little less.

I'm liking the sound of this. I just picked up a 2017 Ram 1500 with the 5.7l and I only tow a AR192 so I wonder if I'll even notice a difference in mileage.

 

[Overtime81]

Looking back at my numbers from the late summer and early fall, I average 16.2 with my 2008 Ram 2500 mega cab with 6.7 Cummins while pulling my AR240.

 

[Mystic1906]

@blacksapphirez My F150 might be totaled (Lyft driver changed lanes suddenly in front of me on the interstate) so I might be in the market for a new truck. Looking to get something with more power and torque. How is that EcoDiesel?

 

[BlackandTan]

@blacksapphirez My F150 might be totaled (Lyft driver changed lanes suddenly in front of me on the interstate) so I might be in the market for a new truck. Looking to get something with more power and torque. How is that EcoDiesel?

I've heard good things about the EcoDiesel on the RAM forum that I'm on. It wasn't available when I bought my RAM, or I would have considered it. Great mileage and a lot of torque for towing!

 

[njmr2fan]

We towed the 190 from Augusta to Cape Coral a total of close to 600 miles. We averaged 16mpg with a Ram 1500 Crew cab 6cyl RWD. Boat towed great. We were loaded though, kids, gifts, 2 spare trailer tires.

 

[blacksapphirez]

@blacksapphirez My F150 might be totaled (Lyft driver changed lanes suddenly in front of me on the interstate) so I might be in the market for a new truck. Looking to get something with more power and torque. How is that EcoDiesel?

hey sorry I havent been on the forum in a while. I got a Crew Cab 4x4 with 3.92 gears. it does very well. I love how it tows the boat and no issue for long hauls. coil spring suspension makes it a very nice ride. only downside is the vehicle is bit dated.

 

[Mike sanders]

I have 2015 dodge ram 4x4 I'm getting about 12