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Re: Tow Vehicle Gas/Diesel?
Last year we put 23k miles on the Tahoe pulling. No that isn't a typo. I know it sounds like our trailer isn't that heavy. It works my half ton Tahoe a lot. I am trying to figure out if the up keep on a diesel and the cost of diesel 70-80 cents a gallon higher is better. I was wondering about real numbers someone that pulls with a Suburban/Yukon 4wd what they get loaded? Just trying to figure out the best way too go. BTW, I have enjoyed the popcorn. I know its peoples opinion, I would like to get something and have it for 3-5 yrs.259Views0likes0CommentsTow Vehicle Gas/Diesel?
I am new to the forum. I have been looking around and reading. I pull about 5000 lb trailer almost every week. I am currently using a 1995 Chevy Tahoe. The fuel mileage is about 6-7 mpg most of the time. I am going to sell or trade. Trying to decide to stay gas or go back to diesel. I have read and talked to different people they say the 5.3 in the chevy/gmc get around 10-11 mpg pulling. Very unsure of what to do. We did have a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 2wd Auto, I think pulling it would get 14-15 mpg. Not sure it has been so long. I have done lots of reading and everyone is talking about gearing etc. I know most people will say MPG and pulling don't go together, we average 300 miles a weekend April-Sept pulling. So it is kind of important for us. The 1995 Chevy Tahoe is TBI so I am thinking even if I go to a little newer that it will do better on fuel? Thanks for all your time4.9KViews0likes25Comments
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