Ram 3500 MPG test

ShinerBock wrote:

4x4ord wrote:
^^^^ Honesty I don't have a problem with the fill technique that was used. I used to check my fuel economy on every tank with my 2011 Ford, filling that same method, and got very consistant results. As long as you fill using the same method at the beginning and end of your trip there shouldn't be a problem with their method. But, I am surprised at the difference. If it had been the other way ... ie, if the Ford had burned 30% more fuel than Ram, there is a very good chance I would end up with a goat in my garage. I would at least be doing my own mpg check before buying.

It is not just the method that people have an issue with, it was the fact that it was on different days and even different conditions. Anyone who tows anything knows that there would be a huge difference in mpg between towing with the wind versus towing against the wind. I have made the same trip to the coast pulling the same trailer and have a 2-3 mpg difference between the two. Since these were done on different days and they don't post the conditions, there are many variables left on the table to say for sure. Not to mention a broken in truck versus one that barely has 1,000 miles on it.

If you want to base you argument on this test just so you can get a warm and fuzzy to say that a Ford finally wins an MPG test, then by all means do so. Just don't expect others who have more knowledge about how such things effect towing mpg to do the same.

I guess I wasn't paying enough attention... I didn't realize the Ram was going against the wind both directions and the Ford had a tail wind in both directions. That could certainly affect the fuel economy. Those TFL guys.:S