First tow with 06 LBZ
All I can say is HOLY CRAP! Coming from a 2000 6.0 vortex this set up is awsome! The truck doesn't even flinch! 70 and sunny about 70 miles from home and 12.2 MPG--NICE! I am grinning!
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mtofell1 wrote:rhagfo wrote:mtofell1 wrote:
Just pulled my 8K TT from home over the (small - 1000 ft) mountain range to coast. Truck is an 06 LBZ 4X4 and totally stock. Left town with a full tank of fuel and pulled back on fumes. DIC says 11.2 mpg which is usually very close to hand calculated. The range does have some decent rolling hills but I did putt around without the trailer for 40 or so miles while at my destination.
I agree with the posters that anywhere from 9-13 mpg should be expected while towing an average TT or 5th. The # within the range will depend on speed and hills. I can get 13-14 rolling down the flat interstate with no wind or a little at my back going 55. I can also get 9-10 rolling down the same interstate/same conditions at 75.
Well either you have a small tank, or drove farther than you thought. Our Ram made an empty run to PDX airport, then a tow over 26 from Hillsboro to Manaznita, down to Tillamok and back over Hy 6 to Hillsboro, and still showed about 1/2 thank fill took 23 gallons, so gauge is reading a little high (34 gal tank), 11.5 mpg, this with an 11K 5er.
26 gallon tank.... not sure what a Dodge Ram has to do with a Chevy. I guess your first statement nails it.... yes, it's a small tank.
And the total amount of fuel I used was 22.1 gallons according to the DIC. I think of it as "on fumes" since the light came on and I know I have to fill up again soon. In reality I still have 4 more gallons of fuel but don't like to cut it too close. I didn't track the total miles but I'd guess it is around 225.
Well I would say it is time for a bigger tank! You must have a SB truck, I know SB Rams have small tanks also. While I don't like the cost of a fill up, I do like the range close to 300 miles before I would start to get nervous.
