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Shawfamily6
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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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Ride_S40T
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Apr 02, 2019
owenssailor wrote:
In flat no high headwind conditions I get around 10 MPG (US) towing our 30 foot trailer that weighs 6800 loaded.

RPM is 2100 in 7th gear. Towhaul mode is engaged.

Truck is 2017 Silverado 5.3 8 spd 3:42 axle.

RPM can go up to 3000 on grades, occasionally higher on 6% or more with headwind.


^^^ Identical on the 2018 1500 Sierra w/5.3 and 3.42 we had.

Buddy has a 2017 Silverado (same setup) and similar weight trailer. Also gets 10 mpg.

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