Towing Speed / RPM dilemma
Bought a TT, and I can't find my happy speed. Here are the paticulars 2002 Chev 1500HD 6.0l, 4 speed auto 3.73 rear end 2016 Heritage Glen 29BH ~7500lbs loaded On the interstate, if I'm running 6...
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APT wrote:
Higher engine speed does not always mean more fuel used. Many people that tow RVs in your situation actually use less fuel using the next lower gear because engine load is lower. Engine is operating at a more efficient speed/load point. You don't have the vehicle slow down, downshift to speedup cycle either. Many people that tow frequently or drive in the city change gears (to numerically higher axles ratio) also use less fuel. Regardless, any difference is fuel used will not be measurably different. Your trans temp and driving experience will be.
This is very true
Ive pulled many many miles with my current set up and after years of tinkering, I find that my truck pulls much better when its rolling steady at a higher rpm(truck is 6speed, 3.08 rear end)
Because of my rear end, my truck loves higher rpms at no real difference in fuel mileage
