Fuel mileage 5th wheel vs travel trailer
We just sold our 2011 Crossroad Cruiser Patriot 5th wheel for a 2020 Winnebago Voyage travel trailer. The 5th wheel was 34 foot and weighted 9700 pounds. The new Winnebago is 36 foot and is 1500 poun...
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I would consider that quite an anomaly! Generally the higher frontal area above the tow vehicle is responsible for fuel mileage differences!
My opinion may be skewed by the tow vehicle (pick up truck) having a topper, which may have positively affected the air flow across the tow behind camper.
On a slightly different issue, unless extreme, weights are not a significant issue pertaining to mpg. If the same unit is used in a comparison, wind resistance due to increased speed is much more of a factor in mpg than is a few hundred to a thousand pounds of carry weight. Many folks will not fill their fresh tanks prior to travel. I would dare to suggest that under identical situations, the difference in fuel mileage is near immeasurable!
memtb
My opinion may be skewed by the tow vehicle (pick up truck) having a topper, which may have positively affected the air flow across the tow behind camper.
On a slightly different issue, unless extreme, weights are not a significant issue pertaining to mpg. If the same unit is used in a comparison, wind resistance due to increased speed is much more of a factor in mpg than is a few hundred to a thousand pounds of carry weight. Many folks will not fill their fresh tanks prior to travel. I would dare to suggest that under identical situations, the difference in fuel mileage is near immeasurable!
memtb
