First extended trip with 5th wheel
2016 Jayco Eagle HT 29.5 BHDS. Approx 10K GVWR. Tow vehicle is 2016 Ford F250 6.7 Diesel Crew Cab lariat. Coming from North of Fort Fort Worth to San Antonio via 281. For anyone not familiar with ...
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mowingman wrote:
Just got back from our first long trip,Denton,Tx. to the Black Hills in S.D. Have a 2016, F250,6.7 diesel, towing a 26' travel trailer. Average for the whole trip was 10.7 MPG. I run between 60 and 65 most of the time.
Also recently did an 400 mile trip with our 34'Hitchiker 5th wheel, from Kansas down through Oklahoma to Texas. Same truck and we averaged 10.5 MPG. So, we got about the same results with the larger trailer. I had expected less, due to towing a lot more weight.
Look for the differences between the front of the 5th wheel and the TT. Also the 5th wheel is closer to the cab of the TV. Also a flat back on the TT vs a rear cap on a 5th will make a difference. Square corners hurt mileage.
AND WIND!
