Best towing vehicles for best MPGs
What are some of the best current and past trucks/suv that allow for maximum MPGs when towing (for either smaller or larger TTs)?
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There are always many who can't wait to jump into any question about MPG and RV-ing to say you should not be asking about or trying to improve MPG. I really don't know what motivates them. It's almost like it's envy or guilt or something. They always say one dieter in a household of overweight people will be sabotaged by the others, who can't stand to see the person succeed. Or one drinker or smoker trying to quit, etc. Why it should bother some people here that others would like to get better MPG is beyond me.
As others have said, for the most part, diesel engine is a starting point. Then match vehicle to the trailer size. A diesel pickup truck with a less than full frontal profile trailer would give good results. It's really not about weight. It's about aerodynamics. Anecodotal evidence and common sense suggests Airstream trailers do better than boxy ones. The best MPG diesel pickups seem to be Dodge 5.9L models. You'd need to do your research to find which vintages are best overall. They'd be very-used trucks at this point.
I too have read of great results from people towing with VW Toureg diesels. Apparently it's not approved by VW USA, but it is in Europe. So some owners have taken the bull by the horns and just done it. And are happy.
Lastly I would suggest if you are really into it, check out the forums at www.ecomodder.com . A lot of the content is way far out, but there are discussions about RV trailer towing MPG.
As others have said, for the most part, diesel engine is a starting point. Then match vehicle to the trailer size. A diesel pickup truck with a less than full frontal profile trailer would give good results. It's really not about weight. It's about aerodynamics. Anecodotal evidence and common sense suggests Airstream trailers do better than boxy ones. The best MPG diesel pickups seem to be Dodge 5.9L models. You'd need to do your research to find which vintages are best overall. They'd be very-used trucks at this point.
I too have read of great results from people towing with VW Toureg diesels. Apparently it's not approved by VW USA, but it is in Europe. So some owners have taken the bull by the horns and just done it. And are happy.
Lastly I would suggest if you are really into it, check out the forums at www.ecomodder.com . A lot of the content is way far out, but there are discussions about RV trailer towing MPG.
