Gas mileage with a Truck Camper
Right now, I tow a small 5th wheel with my GMC. Without trailer, I average 15-16 mpg usually.....down to 9.5-10 with the trailer. Truck campers kind of fascinate me, so I was thinking I might pick ...
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Lot of people "tend to forget" to mention the speed while speed is major factor in fuel efficiency.
For example lot of people driving VW tdi report 50 mpg.
I had one and driving it on 500 miles routes I was happy averaging 32 mpg.
But I was making 500 miles in 6 hr of driving.
Per my Scangauge on my F350 with shell, changing CC from 70 to 75mph raise fuel consumption by 20%.
I don't think such big difference is only due to higher air resistance, but seems that my 6l powerstroke has "sweet spot" at lower rpm and is loosing efficiency once you go higher.
For example lot of people driving VW tdi report 50 mpg.
I had one and driving it on 500 miles routes I was happy averaging 32 mpg.
But I was making 500 miles in 6 hr of driving.
Per my Scangauge on my F350 with shell, changing CC from 70 to 75mph raise fuel consumption by 20%.
I don't think such big difference is only due to higher air resistance, but seems that my 6l powerstroke has "sweet spot" at lower rpm and is loosing efficiency once you go higher.
