towing mileage of trucks
Does anyone have a range of MPG for a F-450 dragging a 18,000- 21,000 5er? is it much different from Ram 3500?
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forkedhorn wrote:
I was just interested in looking into the 450. I have pulled a 40 foot Montana loaded up at about 19,000 all over the West and Canada with the Ram 3500. Moving up to about 23,000 might mean the 450 would be better with 4.10 or bigger rear.?? Would rather stay with a new Longhorn/aiasin trans.
May order a Luxe 42RL
Why would you want to do that?
I tow a 23K Mobile Suites combined load 33K. When I tow my Motorcycle trailer with two Cruiser bikes the load is 35K. I am at my RAWR, under my FAWR and under my GCVWR. My truck handles the load VERY well in all conditions towing the Western USA. Up and down 14% several mile grades with cool brakes at the bottom and cool temps at the top!
Cummins with CP3 injection pump, AISIN trans are true Medium Duty!
This combo I averaged 8.5 mpg SoCal to NW WA.
