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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MPG is probably the biggest argument on this site. I agree with everything said so far, because the variables will kill any attempt at reasonable discussion. I can only speak for my equipment, and you yours. I do know that my scan gauge is not accurate for mpg compared with hand calculated, oh how I wish it was. My 7.3 got 10 mpg no matter how I drove it or any other factor pulling a 8600lb TT. 17 on the hwy unloaded. My current 7.4 got 8.5 give or take, but killed me when not towing that same TT. Now that we have the BA 5er, the 7.4 pulls the same but the mileage has dropped another 1 mpg. The 7.3 was an early one. so the 7.4 matches almost exactly with hp and torque. I love my current truck, but the non towing mileage is terrible, and will lead to a trade before long. BTW both the 7.3 and the 7.4 are 4dr 4wd crew cabs, although the Chevy is DRW.
