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What could I expect in MPG towing a travel trailer that weighs around 5,000 pounds. My truck is 2017 with 2.7 EB and 3.55 gears and 4X4, I normally get around 21/22 MPG not towing and combined
Originally Posted by Jimmy's Pilot Service
But also last thing.. Mass of the tow pig and displacement of the engine are king when pulling.
That little engine will be screaming the entire time, just keep up on the maintenance and slow down.
The 2.7EB has a deep torque curve. It will not be screaming unless being flogged up steep hills with a heavy load.
"Little" 2.7EB = 375lbft at 3,000RPM
"Big" 5.0 = 387lbft at 3,850RPM (3.2% more torque at 28% higher RPM)
There have been a bunch of folks here that tow with them and generally have good things to say about the engine.
What could I expect in MPG towing a travel trailer that weighs around 5,000 pounds. My truck is 2017 with 2.7 EB and 3.55 gears and 4X4, I normally get around 21/22 MPG not towing and combined town/country. Thanks, Jim.
If it is a traditional cube-ish camping trailer around 8' wide, I'd expect 10-11 at 60MPH with normal acceleration and no headwinds. Maybe a little better if is it a normal enclosed car hauler with wheels and fenders that are outside the box body (therefore narrower than the ultrawide ones with the recessed wheelwells).
9-10MPG at 65MPH
8MPG at 70MPH
My estimates. This is highly affected by driving habits, weather, road conditions, vehicle(s) condition, etc.
Does the truck have a topper that at least maintains the height of the cab all the way to the back of the bed? That helps.
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