Real world 1/2 ton truck mileage?
Hi all! First time posting. We are trying to get into the RV world correctly by buying the tow vehicle first. We are a family of 2 adults and 2 young kids. We are looking to get an RV no longer th...
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SoundGuy wrote:GordonThree wrote:
Rving isn't about MPG.
And this isn't about RVing ... the OP said - "I've come here to ask what other's have experienced in terms of 1/2 ton truck mileage when they aren't towing." :R
With my 2012 Silverado 4x4 CC, 5.3L coupled to a 3.42 axle I typically can get 22 miles to the US gallon highway in the summer, ~ 20 mpg in the dead of winter, 15 mpg around town in the summer, ~ 13 mpg in winter, all not towing obviously.
JMO, but with the loads you want to carry when not towing I'd be looking at a 3/4 ton, not a 1/2 ton.
Right you are SoundGuy. My bad for the above post.
I average 18 MPG (US) on the highway and about 13 MPG combined city/highway.
