Two fifth wheel towing scenarios...
I wonder how the numbers and practicalities would work out in these two scenarios, pros and cons, MPG, etc....loaded weight of fifth wheel close to the same length + type of truck. I know that the MP...
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Impulse24 wrote:
rhagfo, Oh great one do you think I drive an empty truck and trailer? You are slipping in you attempt to be sarcastic...
KD4UPL, I guarantee if you work out your MPG on every fill up there will be a difference in the results. There being only an average can be used to evaluate a trucks fuel economy and overall MPG. If you are claiming you never get less than 10 mpg, you are driving a 3/4 ton, the Duramax in a 1 ton and c400 Kodiac deliver no more than an averaged 9.8 mpg. Could it be your driving a 3/4 ton and mostr of the time your truck is bobtail?
As for a Diesel achieving you
Not at all, but 5er size and weight are a big factor in towing mileage. Speed is the the other big killer. A shorter lighter fiver will give better mpg than a tall heavier 5er.
