Towing mpgs
05-30-2018, 09:08 AM
#1
Towing mpgs
My 18 5.0 towed my 7k lbs camper 300 miles with my brother in-law following in his 18 2.7 towing his 19ft open bow four winns and I was surprised to see my 18 5 0 get 1.2 mpg better with a much heavier load
05-30-2018, 09:35 AM
#2
I think pretty much everyone on here knows when you're in the boost on the turbo'd engines you're going to get bad fuel economy.
Plus, if the boat didn't have a cover on it that's going to significantly increase air drag. I've heard of a good cover making as much as a 2-4 mpg difference.
Plus, if the boat didn't have a cover on it that's going to significantly increase air drag. I've heard of a good cover making as much as a 2-4 mpg difference.
05-30-2018, 09:55 AM
#4
Senior Member
Im pretty happy with my 18 crewcab 4x4 3.5 3.55 gear max tow. My older 2011 with 5.0 averaged somewhere between 7.5/9.5 mpg pulling my 7k+ trailer at speeds between 65-70 mph in hilly terrain in western Wa. My 3.5 is typically seeing 9.8 mpg on the same routes. That said if I slow to say 60-65 mph I see an additional 1+ MPG.
