average GPM concerns
OK so I took my first trip that was more than 40 miles down the road. My 2000 F150HD 5.4L gas and the drive train in the truck are rated for 8700 towing, my 5ver was at approx. 7600, I was hoping for ...
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8-10 is about all anyone can expect with that combination of truck and trailer.
Here's how I have always looked at gas mileage.... The fun, family time and relaxation I get from being out in the RV especially when it's in some forest, near a lake or river far outweighs the cost of the fuel used.
I no longer worry about what mileage I get. I worry instead about the FPM I get (Fun Per Mile) Or (FPG= Fun Per Gallon).
By the way on level road or gentle rolling hills I use the cruise control and overdrive. It's one less thing to worry about.
Here's how I have always looked at gas mileage.... The fun, family time and relaxation I get from being out in the RV especially when it's in some forest, near a lake or river far outweighs the cost of the fuel used.
I no longer worry about what mileage I get. I worry instead about the FPM I get (Fun Per Mile) Or (FPG= Fun Per Gallon).
By the way on level road or gentle rolling hills I use the cruise control and overdrive. It's one less thing to worry about.
