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FMF_Doc_B
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May 20, 2019

2018 Navigator 6mpg when towing 8k lb camper Ecoboost

Hello, First time towing with 18 Navigator L 4x4 Ecoboost with 25k miles. We have a 34' camper that's 8k lb packed (7k on trailer axles, 1k on navi) using a weight distribution hitch. Got it dialed i...
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Campingfarmer
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Jun 12, 2019
Round trip from Ky to Gulf Shores a few weeks ago had 8.5 mpg average and I kept it between 60 and 70. (mostly close to 60) Pulling a 7800# 32' trailer behind a 5.0 crew cab F150. I have done as bad as 7.0 average and as good as 9.5 depending on terrain and speed, but speed seems to have the largest effect.

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