Towing MPG with my 13 F150 EB Maxtow.....
Well, it does pull with authority up any hill with my 5600# ish trailer. But man does it suck the gas using either regular or premium. Going from Cary NC to Richmond VA this weekend I only averaged ...
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Stclairm wrote:
I was just spoiled with my 5.3 mpg, but then again, I had nowhere near the torque or horsepower. I think I'll see a difference locking out 6th when it's hilly and dropping to 60. 5mph faster only means I would get there 10-15 minutes sooner if everything else was exactly the same ie stoplights, traffic, stops, etc.
Interesting... I came from an 08 GMC 5.3 and my Eco HD gets at least as good or better in every condition. In addition, when really lightly loaded, the eco will get numbers I never dreamed of with the 5.3, even going down hill with the wind. The F150 is 600 lbs heavier, taller, big towing mirrors and still better mileage. Not to mention the performance gain.
Another interesting note... 1 MPG better while towing is the same cost savings as 4 MPG better with an empty truck covering the same distance. So, towing MPG is something to be concerned about, even though most seem quick to dismiss 1 or 2 mpg difference.
