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Can_t_Wait_Now
Explorer
Jun 19, 2016

So what are folks average MPG when towing

Well I am towing a 2800lb base weight figure 3600 actual with full propane tanks Battery and gear, Towing with a 2011 Nissan pathfinder V6 Pa is hilly so in 4th gear allot is automatic but to limit beating the tranny I run it manual, Well I am getting 8.7 mpg. Not thrilled but oh well having fun anyway. We have a 600 mile trip to Myrtle beach planned so hoping no more than 4 fill ups one way.
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  • Chuck_thehammer's avatar
    Chuck_thehammer
    Explorer
    Jun 19, 2016
    December 2015, my F 250 from N.E. Ohio to Myrtle beach, SC.

    going down was 9.6 and returned was 9.1... Gas 6.2L .. Running 60 mph.

    truck, motorcycle and travel trailer was 16,800 pounds. Cat Scale at Akron Ohio on the way down.
  • Mmwtdh's avatar
    Mmwtdh
    Explorer
    Jun 19, 2016
    2013 2500HD, 6.0, 4.10 gears pulling 9000# travel trailer 7.5 - 8.5..
  • W5CI's avatar
    W5CI
    Explorer
    Jun 19, 2016
    It Is what it is, If I was worried about it I would have never bought the 5er, all you can do is Slow down. IMHO
  • coolmom42's avatar
    coolmom42
    Explorer II
    Jun 19, 2016
    Can't Wait Now wrote:
    Well I am towing a 2800lb base weight figure 3600 actual with full propane tanks Battery and gear, Towing with a 2011 Nissan pathfinder V6 Pa is hilly so in 4th gear allot is automatic but to limit beating the tranny I run it manual, Well I am getting 8.7 mpg. Not thrilled but oh well having fun anyway. We have a 600 mile trip to Myrtle beach planned so hoping no more than 4 fill ups one way.


    You are wise to run in manual.... and up hill take it down to 3rd probably if it is a 4 speed.

    Your mileage sounds reasonable, but if you want to improve it, the best thing you can do is slow down. 55-60 in the right lane of an interstate is a good place to be.
  • TNrob's avatar
    TNrob
    Explorer
    Jun 19, 2016
    08 Ram 1500 std cab std bed 4.7 4wd.

    5700 lb 19 ft TT.

    10-11 mpg in East Tennessee, north GA, western NC. Limited interstate, mostly old state and U.S. highways.
  • Hawk7's avatar
    Hawk7
    Explorer
    Jun 19, 2016
    Wv to Colorado towing 33ft tt fully loaded with gear.. 9 to 8 mile per gallon.

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