Drag ?
I thought of putting this in the DIY section but thought it belonged here as it is a 5th wheel question. There has been many topics of does a wing benefit towing, and when everything is take into a...
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B.O. Plenty wrote:
It takes about 8 more miles per gallon to tow my fiver than the truck gets without it. Even a probably unattainable, 20% increase or 1.6 mpg, in fuel mileage doesn't amount to much in the grand scheme of things.
B.O.
I'm not finding fault, but Surly you mean you loose 8 miles per gallon towing a 5th Whl ?
And assuming you increased mpg by 1.6 it has to be worth travelling a little longer between fill ups ? On a tank of Gas that's +/- 32 miles extra travelling before stopping for a refill of jungle juice. Which also equates to 4 gals of gas. It may not seem much but when fuel costs were running at $5 gallon thoughts changed. I have also toyed with making my own Aluminum wing which would also cut down costs. the problem is mounting it so it would be able to lay flat when needed and upright for towing.. But that's another project.. As is stopping people from hitting a tail gate when hooking up..
Without the trailer I average 11.8 mpg, pulling a trailer I average 8 at best, so any improvement is acceptable..
I have a 1 ton GMC Dually with a 454, an excellent truck although the MPG stinks. Why not buy a Diesel I hear you ask, Simply I am not as wealthy as those who have no idea what their MPG is and complain about a 15 cent nut and bolt ! Although I will accept a freebie from him !!
Returning from TX a couple of days ago I averaged 8 MPG, and although GM say use 87 octane, I was using 89 octane which gave a little extra power.
So I seek a to streamline and drive economically 55 - 60 MPH. Being retired I have all the time in the world to get to a destination, and I enjoy the scenery much more than the Speedy Gonzales' who like to fly by me.
I appreciate your reply.. Thanks
