Gas Mileage and Gear Ratio Question
#11
For those saying slow down I also agree but life is too short to go 55MPH when the towns are hours apart.
#12
#13
Not sure how it compares but my 5.0 towing my GN horse trailer with the loaded weight of 7 to 8 k gets around 10 at 65 to 70mph. My gear set is 3.55 and I often lock out 6th if we are in the hills of KY and WV. I think my wind drag is probably a lot less than yours though.
#15
I pull a 33' Springdale TT loaded around 8k. My 14 XLT 4x4 Off Road Boost has the 3:73 gear w/ HD Tow Package. I set the cruise on 60-65mph....and leave it. The truck just seems to pick a gear and hold it...never hunts. She pulls those 6% grades stress free. I average around 10-12mpg. Coming from a Titan.....well its nothing short of amazing. It flat-out kicks that Titan to the curb!