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CampinHappy
Explorer
Feb 07, 2021

Maiden Voyage wanted to check on RPM's and Gears in 17 F-150

Went and picked up my new Premier 29RK today in Lubbock, Texas. Empty weight is 6,154 and we only had a little water and two tanks of propane on the way home. Going across very gentle rises and drops ...
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MFL
Nomad II
Feb 07, 2021
I understand, that some people have less time to travel/camp, but just slowing to 63-65 mph would make a difference in RPM, and MPG. Wind resistance is your enemy, when towing. Tailwind ??? Almost unheard of, when towing! It is mostly uphill, against the wind! :)

Jerry

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