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05-20-2015, 10:16 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Central Texas
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Towing MPG
Just wanted to share this. This is my actual mileage pulling a 3124KS (comes in right at 5,000 lbs.) for over 3200 miles (Harker Heights, TX to Richmond, VA and back). I have a 2013 F150 with the 5.0L V8. I used the "Tow/Haul" transmission mode for the whole trip, and kept the cruise control set at 67 mph. I traveled on I-20 and then I-85, so no significant hills to climb with the exception of the area around Birmingham, AL. This represents about a 3.5 mile per gallon improvement over my old (2004) 5.4L, which had less torque and horsepower.
I am pleased.
Dave
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05-20-2015, 11:07 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Somerset, OH
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davlin,
Sounds great. I would take a 3.5 MPH improvement. What was you MPG with the new TV?
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Art & Joyce
Current camper: Motor Home
Previous: 2009, 3023-QB and 2003 2720
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05-20-2015, 11:11 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NE Ohio
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It is on the pic😀
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2012 Chevy Traverse 2009.5 TrailManor 2720 with cassette toilet modification. Cat scale weight 3980 lbs. full tanks
"Retractable hard side camper", way more than a pop up
2020 has 28 nights reserved and planning more.
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05-20-2015, 12:51 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Somerset, OH
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My bad.
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Art & Joyce
Current camper: Motor Home
Previous: 2009, 3023-QB and 2003 2720
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05-20-2015, 01:08 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NE Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tentcamper
My bad.
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 figured you missed it, sounds like a nice gain!
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2012 Chevy Traverse 2009.5 TrailManor 2720 with cassette toilet modification. Cat scale weight 3980 lbs. full tanks
"Retractable hard side camper", way more than a pop up
2020 has 28 nights reserved and planning more.
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05-20-2015, 02:03 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Orlando
Posts: 2,796
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Not bad for a gas 5.0 V8. I usually get 17-18 with a 3.6 V6 @65 mph.
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Looking for a 24/17 in or near Florida.
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05-20-2015, 02:43 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Posts: 496
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I have been getting around 16 MPG with my Avalanche. 19-21 without the TM
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2015 3124KD
TV: 2005 Avalanche 1500 with Prodigy P3
Truma On-Demand Comfort Hot Water Heater
Dometic 1110 Compressor Refrigerator
BlueOx SwayPro Hitch
2.5 inch lift kit
Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C
Yada Wireless backup camera
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05-21-2015, 12:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MN
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14-16 pulling it with a Ridgeline. 18-20 with no trailer.
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05-21-2015, 07:25 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 489
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Padgett
Not bad for a gas 5.0 V8. I usually get 17-18 with a 3.6 V6 @65 mph.
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Yeah, but Padgett, you're pulling that teeny, tiny 2720! 
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05-21-2015, 07:57 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Orlando
Posts: 2,796
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But with a full load of electrics and electronics (gotta be able to run the AC & keep batteries charged when dry camping...)
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