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HilltopMike
Explorer
Oct 10, 2016

Optimum weight TT for TV?

Hello, thank you for your time reading this.

TV is 2016 F250 w/ 3.73 gears 6.2 gas engine superduty short box

I currently get around 15.5 mpg with 92 premium gas non-ethonal

I don't have a TT yet but have been looking at the 25 ft size around 7,000 lbs. and am wondering what weight would be the best for a compromise between living space and MPG?

I travel alone as an electrician, sometimes the wife comes along for a weekend but mostly its just me.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

If this has already been a topic that's been beaten to death I apologize, as I did try to find it with the search engine.
  • HilltopMike's avatar
    HilltopMike
    Explorer
    Oct 10, 2016
    Fizz, so I want to looking for a rounded front like a cougar or something aerodynamic and light?
  • Fizz's avatar
    Fizz
    Explorer
    Oct 10, 2016
    It's not the weight that kills the MPG it's the wind resistance from towing a huge flat surface.
  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    Oct 10, 2016
    You're going to get about 10-11 mph towing. This seems to be average for just about everyone, regardless of size of tow vehicle or diesel or gas. You also can expect 10 mph.

    My 3500 diesel dully gets 17.9 mph highway. It gets 9.9 - 11.5 (depending on how hilly and if city or highway) towing 11,000 pounds.

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