truck camper mpg vs. fifth wheel
Good morning, Sometime in the next few years I am considering getting a truck camper. We had an ancient small one years ago before going to travel trailers and fivers. I love my 38' fifth wheel and...
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There are a lot of variables including actual wind, the speed you travel, how steep the roads are, the height/width of the camper/trailer, the weight of the camper/trailer, the gearing, and the engine type.
From what I've read, most people get somewhere around 6-12 with larger fivers and 8-15 with truck campers. Quite a large range! Perhaps, one of the guys here who have both will give you their mpg with each to make this more comparable.
It might help to give more details about your truck (year, engine, gearing) and what model truck campers you are interested in. You could also search the archives (posts over a year old). I'm sure there have been a lot of MPG threads in the past.
From what I've read, most people get somewhere around 6-12 with larger fivers and 8-15 with truck campers. Quite a large range! Perhaps, one of the guys here who have both will give you their mpg with each to make this more comparable.
It might help to give more details about your truck (year, engine, gearing) and what model truck campers you are interested in. You could also search the archives (posts over a year old). I'm sure there have been a lot of MPG threads in the past.
