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MPG?
We have a 2016 F250 with the 6.2 L v 8 engine. We tow an 11,000 LB GVW 5th wheel trailer. We tend to average high 7’s to low 8’s in mpg. We’re looking at downsizing to a bumper pull that has a 6,800 LB gvw and is nearly a foot lower in overall height.
Any thoughts on how much if any improvement I may see in mpg?
Any thoughts on how much if any improvement I may see in mpg?
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We have a 2016 F250 with the 6.2 L v 8 engine. We tow an 11,000 LB GVW 5th wheel trailer. We tend to average high 7’s to low 8’s in mpg. We’re looking at downsizing to a bumper pull that has a 6,800 LB gvw and is nearly a foot lower in overall height.
Any thoughts on how much if any improvement I may see in mpg?
Any thoughts on how much if any improvement I may see in mpg?
Denny
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I've seen similar results to what's been said. Even a relatively small box (camper) hitched to the back really sucks the mpg. I've put 2 ton of compact weight in the bed and couldn't measure a change in mpg but even a small trailer makes a noticeable mpg difference. I'm guessing your empty mpg is around 14? I'll guess the TT you mention will save you around 1mpg.
Speed definitely affects mpg. I know we get close to 1mpg decrease with the fiver comparing 60mph vs 70 mph with our diesel as well as with the gasser we used to use. So I take that and calculate the gallons used vs hours driven. As an example, our trip last summer to Utah was 4000 miles round trip. Keeping it at 70mph cost us 30 more gallons but saved us over 8 hours driving. Our diesel is happy with the cruise set to 70
Speed definitely affects mpg. I know we get close to 1mpg decrease with the fiver comparing 60mph vs 70 mph with our diesel as well as with the gasser we used to use. So I take that and calculate the gallons used vs hours driven. As an example, our trip last summer to Utah was 4000 miles round trip. Keeping it at 70mph cost us 30 more gallons but saved us over 8 hours driving. Our diesel is happy with the cruise set to 70
Tuned
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I went the the other way. 2017 6.2 f250. Pull a 25 foot travel trailer that is #7500 for my nephew (because he has replaced his 68rfe twice) and my 35 foot #11800 5th wheel. The truck gets .4 mpg better overall with his camper vs mine.
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From: Black Hills of SD
I've seen similar results to what's been said. Even a relatively small box (camper) hitched to the back really sucks the mpg. I've put 2 ton of compact weight in the bed and couldn't measure a change in mpg but even a small trailer makes a noticeable mpg difference. I'm guessing your empty mpg is around 14? I'll guess the TT you mention will save you around 1mpg.
Speed definitely affects mpg. I know we get close to 1mpg decrease with the fiver comparing 60mph vs 70 mph with our diesel as well as with the gasser we used to use. So I take that and calculate the gallons used vs hours driven. As an example, our trip last summer to Utah was 4000 miles round trip. Keeping it at 70mph cost us 30 more gallons but saved us over 8 hours driving. Our diesel is happy with the cruise set to 70
Speed definitely affects mpg. I know we get close to 1mpg decrease with the fiver comparing 60mph vs 70 mph with our diesel as well as with the gasser we used to use. So I take that and calculate the gallons used vs hours driven. As an example, our trip last summer to Utah was 4000 miles round trip. Keeping it at 70mph cost us 30 more gallons but saved us over 8 hours driving. Our diesel is happy with the cruise set to 70
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Tuned
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I'd assume you won't see any difference. We average 8-9mpg pulling a 12,000lb 5th wheel with a 2015 6.2 gasser. We also averaged 8-9mpg when pulling a 5,000lb 20ft boat that we recently sold.
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