How far can you tow prior to fill up?

I think what their getting at there is stated after the steering correction comment. A slight gentle correction I'm sure has an effect. But as you get tired and your corrections become more frequent and less gentle so does your break use and gentleness of speed corrections and controll I completely understand how the two are connected. And to the op I get 425-450km/tank towing when I keep it to 85-95 km. my first trip with our rig burned 3x the fuel as well. There's a deffinate learning curve. Our first trip I left home and by the time I got to the next town 20km I was down ~1/4 tank. Was running at 110 km/hr and 4k rpm.

Slowmover wrote:

Tvov wrote:

Danasdaddy2002 wrote:
Gotta hook up the sway control - some say that helps with fuel.

I don't think that will help with fuel economy, that is all about safety while towing . . . .

The fewest number of steering corrections to maintain lane-centeredness is a DIRECT fuel economy advantage. Argue it with either CUMMINS or KENWORTH who both cite it as problem to correct. Risk minimization is the mantra . . and drivers who are tired from correcting the steering also lose the fine motor skills which are the hallmark of fuel conscious driving.

It's rather nice how safety and fuel economy go hand in hand. Same for a strict observance of the rules of the road.

Fuel economy is all about the small things. Lowered speed is easy . . but only a beginner step.

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"The fewest number of steering corrections to maintain lane-centeredness is a DIRECT fuel economy advantage."

What kind of steering corrections are you talking about? I find it hard to believe that the ever-so-slight steering wheel adjustment I normally do while driving has much measurable effect on fuel economy. Maybe for an over the road trucker after a million miles or more, but just driving a couple hours to a campground a few times a year?

Tvov wrote:

Danasdaddy2002 wrote:
Gotta hook up the sway control - some say that helps with fuel.

I don't think that will help with fuel economy, that is all about safety while towing . . . .

The fewest number of steering corrections to maintain lane-centeredness is a DIRECT fuel economy advantage. Argue it with either CUMMINS or KENWORTH who both cite it as problem to correct. Risk minimization is the mantra . . and drivers who are tired from correcting the steering also lose the fine motor skills which are the hallmark of fuel conscious driving.

It's rather nice how safety and fuel economy go hand in hand. Same for a strict observance of the rules of the road.

Fuel economy is all about the small things. Lowered speed is easy . . but only a beginner step.

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With our Explorer V8 we got around 9mpg, with a 22g tank we were looking at 180mi. With the Expedition EL still get 9mpg but with 33.5g we don't have to start looking till 270mi. At our CA speed limit of 55mph that is almost 5 hrs, usually someone needs a stretch and bathroom break before then.

Tvov wrote:

Danasdaddy2002 wrote:
Gotta hook up the sway control - some say that helps with fuel.

I don't think that will help with fuel economy, that is all about safety while towing.

Try a trip at 60-65 mph maximum, and see how the fuel economy is. And 6,000rpm? That's got to be close to the engines redline... I would suggest trying to avoid that. Plan on going slower up the hills, don't try to maintain cruising speed.

Fuel economy is never great when towing a big box.

I questioned it too. Some say that because a trailer sways slightly it causes enough drag that it effects fuel economy. But yeah for sure it will make for a safer tip none the less.

I use the half tank idea. happy-camping

Danasdaddy2002 wrote:
Gotta hook up the sway control - some say that helps with fuel.

I don't think that will help with fuel economy, that is all about safety while towing.

Try a trip at 60-65 mph maximum, and see how the fuel economy is. And 6,000rpm? That's got to be close to the engines redline... I would suggest trying to avoid that. Plan on going slower up the hills, don't try to maintain cruising speed.

Fuel economy is never great when towing a big box.

It depends on when we get hungry.

Michael

Danny. I bet a lot has changed since then lmao. Especially the gas prices. On our way to Prince George last summer we stopped in a little truck stop near the Ice fields. Gas was $1.80 a litre. What's that around $7.00 a gallon. Lol.
Everything is paved. The roads are nice and wide with lots of passing lanes for those who don't wanna be stuck behind us campers lol

GMT830 wrote:
I think we have a little confusion with GCVWR and tow ratings.....

Crap. You are absolutely correct. My total allowable weight including a loaded truck and RV should not exceed 11,100. Max trailer weight is 5800 lbs. wow. I am right at the max I would say. Glad you mentioned that.