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Kingofthecove
Jul 04, 2017Explorer
Quick second update:
Just got back from from a one month, 4000+ mile trip........Oregon to Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, back to Oregon.
Averaged 10.5mpg when towing...........got 11.2 once (tail wind), and 8.2 once with bad head winds.
Took some of the usual passes in the area...........45-50mph in 2nd gear, 3200-3500rpms.
Truck performed well..
That said..............I'm in the market for a bigger truck......ha!!
The truck towed the trailer "fine"...............but, too many of those passes made me drop into 2nd, and I "felt" the trailer more than I'd like.
I'm looking for a longer wheelbase, heavier GCWR, possibly a diesel, probably a Ford, and obviously used, as I'd like to stay under 25k.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Happy trails...
Just got back from from a one month, 4000+ mile trip........Oregon to Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, back to Oregon.
Averaged 10.5mpg when towing...........got 11.2 once (tail wind), and 8.2 once with bad head winds.
Took some of the usual passes in the area...........45-50mph in 2nd gear, 3200-3500rpms.
Truck performed well..
That said..............I'm in the market for a bigger truck......ha!!
The truck towed the trailer "fine"...............but, too many of those passes made me drop into 2nd, and I "felt" the trailer more than I'd like.
I'm looking for a longer wheelbase, heavier GCWR, possibly a diesel, probably a Ford, and obviously used, as I'd like to stay under 25k.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Happy trails...
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