Long Haul - MPG Report
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Long Haul - MPG Report
South Carolina to Iowa, towing 16' gooseneck with 7 cows. 11.2 mpg
Iowa to South Carolina, return trip, 5 cows, 11.3 mpg
1 REGEN each way
1140 miles each way
6.4 psd, FX4 Lariat Crew Cab, 3.73 axle
I drove faster coming back and probably could have gotten about 11.8 if I had driven the speed limit. Total weight of trailer and cows was about 7600 lbs. Truck pulls this load very easily.
Iowa to South Carolina, return trip, 5 cows, 11.3 mpg
1 REGEN each way
1140 miles each way
6.4 psd, FX4 Lariat Crew Cab, 3.73 axle
I drove faster coming back and probably could have gotten about 11.8 if I had driven the speed limit. Total weight of trailer and cows was about 7600 lbs. Truck pulls this load very easily.
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What happened to the other two cows?
I'm not getting that kind of mileage pulling my Hobbi, which should be lower than 7600#'s, but it is a bumper pull (best I've seen is 11 on the LOM, which is probably about 10.3) . I guess the gooseneck pulls easier? Although, my trips are mostly about 80 miles on non-freeway, and lots of hills.
I'm not getting that kind of mileage pulling my Hobbi, which should be lower than 7600#'s, but it is a bumper pull (best I've seen is 11 on the LOM, which is probably about 10.3) . I guess the gooseneck pulls easier? Although, my trips are mostly about 80 miles on non-freeway, and lots of hills.
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Those are good numbers on the MPG. What shocks me is the 1 regen cycle each way. I generally go through at least two per fuel tank, up to 4 if I am pulling heavy load.
waverunner, if you have never towed a gooseneck or a fifth wheel trailer you don't know what you are missing. They are a dream compared to a tag along/bumper trailer. Firstly, there is no need for sway control, trailers track MUCH better. Weight distribution is as perfect as can be. Bumps in the road are soaked up much better, you don't get nearly the "kick back" like with a bumper pull trailer. My 36' cargo trailer is a fifth wheel, empty weight is around 11K and it tows like it's not even there. It really is possible to forget about it on a long interstate run. A 16' bumper pull trailer is much more rougher of a ride and will even sway more than the big 36 footer. Really fascinating to me. Only real thing to get used to is turning corners and backing up.
Sorry for the mild hijack here.
waverunner, if you have never towed a gooseneck or a fifth wheel trailer you don't know what you are missing. They are a dream compared to a tag along/bumper trailer. Firstly, there is no need for sway control, trailers track MUCH better. Weight distribution is as perfect as can be. Bumps in the road are soaked up much better, you don't get nearly the "kick back" like with a bumper pull trailer. My 36' cargo trailer is a fifth wheel, empty weight is around 11K and it tows like it's not even there. It really is possible to forget about it on a long interstate run. A 16' bumper pull trailer is much more rougher of a ride and will even sway more than the big 36 footer. Really fascinating to me. Only real thing to get used to is turning corners and backing up.
Sorry for the mild hijack here.
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Thanks ruschejj!! I do not know what I'm missing, as I've never towed with a gooseneck/fifth wheel. I left the farm in 1977, so I've mostly drove sissy cars and trucks up until now. My little brother still lives in Iowa (where we grew up) and does have a gooseneck horsetrailer. He pulled my Hobbi last fall (before I go the F350) with his 2001 F250, and commented on how hard it seemed to pull (he was still running 70-75--which is why I eventually traded my F150 for the F350).
ctownson--don't let people know your cows are spoiled rotten--no one will want to eat them...(if yours are dairy, I apologize ahead of time..but if they're angus, can ya send me some steaks?? )
ctownson--don't let people know your cows are spoiled rotten--no one will want to eat them...(if yours are dairy, I apologize ahead of time..but if they're angus, can ya send me some steaks?? )
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Those MPGs are much better than mine also. I pull a 20x8 enclosed trailer. I think it's about 3k empty and probably not even 5k loaded. I only get 10mpg at 65-70mph. That's over somewhat hilly terrain, but given the weight differential from you other guys, I'm a little disappointed in my mpgs.....although very happy with the power.
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Keep in mind that this was virtually 100% Interstate driving; the only stop and go time whas when I fueled up. Some have mentioned they have more REGENS when towing. When I am on a long run, it almost seems like the opposite - I have fewer REGENS towing than when I am driving around town.
waverunner - these are some of our "show" cows. cows to be eaten don't get named or pampered! our beef is better than angus - check out our site at www.beavertreefarm.com
waverunner - these are some of our "show" cows. cows to be eaten don't get named or pampered! our beef is better than angus - check out our site at www.beavertreefarm.com
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