Towing MPG

[Scott Danforth]

Re: Towing MPG

if you have to ask about fuel economy in a boat or towing it, you really do not want to know the answer.

 

[jbetzelb]

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What engine in the F150?

 

[edthearcher]

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my dodge 1500 with a 318 small block 5.2 engine, best i have ever got was 15.5 down hill with a tail wind. pulling my 22 ft sea ray probely 8 to 9 mpg , i always kick out the over drive when pulling a heavy trailer

 

[redneck joe]

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the set up in my sig line, about 7k lbs, 15 mpg @ 68-70 mph. 24-25 HWY truck only

 

[Scott Danforth]

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the set up in my sig line, about 7k lbs, 15 mpg @ 68-70 mph. 24-25 HWY truck only

Careful Joe, you will make agallant want his diesel back:facepalm:

 

[redneck joe]

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I'll never not own a diesel again. This was my first, wish I'd known before....

 

[Triangleboater]

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I get around 100+ mpgs going downhill only mpgs with truck = bad, towing boat = even worse.

 

[agallant80]

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After owing the ecoboost for my needs the Diesel is out especially considering the cost of Diesel vs Gas, the extra fuel filters etc. I can't believe how well the ecoboost tows the boat. The WD hitch makes it even better.

 

[redneck joe]

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I drive about 40k miles per year (without the boat) so while fuel is more, it evens out with the mpg increase. Towing the boat is a bonus.

 

[agallant80]

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When I took her up to DC at 65 I was averging 23 according to the computer, combined commuting to work and what not I am about 18

 

[bekosh]

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1994 Ford F250 with 460 gasser, towing the 2870 Rogue in my sig. 4mpg.:faint2:

 

[Idlespeedonly]

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1994 Ford F250 with 460 gasser, towing the 2870 Rogue in my sig. 4mpg.:faint2:

All of a sudden my 11 mpg isnt so bad.