3.5 Ecoboost towing 5th wheel mileage?
Read lots of reports of the great power of these trucks and mileage solo, but nobody talks about towing with a boxey fifth wheel. My old Dodge Cummins always got 12.5 to 13.5 with my 29ft Golden Falc...
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krobbe wrote:N-Trouble wrote:
A 5th wheel will go down the road with less drag than a bumper pull due to the aerodynamics. Just sayin...
You can see as good or better mileage pulling a big 5er compared to a smaller/lighter bumper pull simply due to the difference in aerodynamics.
I'll have to disagree with you on that one. A TT can have better aerodynamics than a 5er sticking way up in the sky. It comes down to frontal area. Wind is not your friend unless it's at your back.
I disagree with you. It depends on the 5'er. Mine is a mid profile and is way more aero dynamic than a TT. Also a 5'er can be closer to the cab when using a short bed truck, allowing the wind to stay higher when it hits the 5'er making it roll over the top easier. A TT sits a lot further behind the cab and is subject to more wind drag.
A big tall flat front 5'er is a different story, but today most 5'er are fairly aero dynamic.
