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Shawfamily6
Explorer
Mar 30, 2019

MPG and RPM Question for Chevy truck-New RVers

We just bought a 31 foot grey wolf travel trailer (7725 gvw) We previously had a small pop up. We were just wondering if the gas mileage we are experiencing is normal. We have a ½ ton 2015 Chevy Silv...
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trailer_newbe
Explorer II
Mar 30, 2019
That mileage for a 1/2 ton gas V8 is about right especially towing a trailer that heavy. The RPM stated is also accurate unless driving on flat level ground. I had a 1/2 ton CrewMax with the 5.7 and full tow package. Towing my 28RL I got 8 MPG if I was lucky, and the slightest grade it was 2800-3000 RPM to maintain speed.

I have now graduated to a 2018 RAM 3/4 with the 6.7 Cummins. What a difference all the way around.

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