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Shawfamily6
Explorer
Mar 30, 2019

MPG and RPM Question for Chevy truck-New RVers

We just bought a 31 foot grey wolf travel trailer (7725 gvw) We previously had a small pop up. We were just wondering if the gas mileage we are experiencing is normal. We have a ½ ton 2015 Chevy Silv...
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1320Fastback
Explorer
Mar 31, 2019
60-65mph is the sweet spot for mpg towing or not, gas or diesel. Aerodynamic Drag increases 4x with the doubling of speed and above 60mph is where you will really start to notice it. Just a few more miles per hour can cost you 16-20% more gas.

6 seems very low unless your climbing up a mountain. Most 1/2 ton owners report 7-12mph while towing.

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