First extended trip with 5th wheel
2016 Jayco Eagle HT 29.5 BHDS. Approx 10K GVWR. Tow vehicle is 2016 Ford F250 6.7 Diesel Crew Cab lariat. Coming from North of Fort Fort Worth to San Antonio via 281. For anyone not familiar with ...
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We also drive over the passes of 3500 to 5500 feet. I average 45 to 50 mph on most depending on how long they are, my fuel MPG with a 6.0 F350 DW CC 4x4 is right around 10.5 to 10mpg.
We have a 2017 Kz Durango Gold G384RLT at weighing in at about 13,500pds at the moment.
When all said and done I will probably average 10 mpg and I will be happy with that...
An old time truck driver told me if you want better fuel mileage drive up the hill and coast part way down the other side, he also stated then get a good run at the next hill so you want have to waste fuel pulling that next hill ... I have practiced this thought my over the road driving with semi's for 40 some years an always got a fuel bonus from the companies I drove for most every month ...
Safe travels
We have a 2017 Kz Durango Gold G384RLT at weighing in at about 13,500pds at the moment.
When all said and done I will probably average 10 mpg and I will be happy with that...
An old time truck driver told me if you want better fuel mileage drive up the hill and coast part way down the other side, he also stated then get a good run at the next hill so you want have to waste fuel pulling that next hill ... I have practiced this thought my over the road driving with semi's for 40 some years an always got a fuel bonus from the companies I drove for most every month ...
Safe travels
