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From: Cross Plains, TN
Originally Posted by LasVegas F250
Just returned from a trip hauling 10K 5th wheel at 62mph highway was fairly flat not to many hills 9mpg. I get 15mpg in city and the truck is stock. 04 cc 4x4 3.73.
SBV45 Please keep us informed on your milage with the new flash.
SBV45 Please keep us informed on your milage with the new flash.
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From: Gobles, MI
I get 18-20 mpg when empty or hauling just a load in the bed of the truck. Towing my 5th wheel that is over 12' high and 11,500 lbs I get between 11-12 mpg and that is between 65-75 mph. My '04 Lariat Crew Cab, 4x4, short bed, was built in Jan '04. Have to like a truck that provides all the power and comfort that this one does and "plain" stock. 
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From: Indian River, MI
Lie O Meter - Reset
Press the two buttons momemtarily while in the "MPG" viewing mode - and it resets - and starts calculating the mileage with a new amont used base. So initially it reads almost instantainious mileage - then as the miles and fuel burned increases in its memory - it gives you a better average. I usually "reset" mine - with every fillup.
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alfama (& others)
It seems IMO using the tow/haul while towing on the highway adversely affects the mpg- I only use it when towing in town or to start out on the highway... I have no need to engage the tow/haul pulling my 7,400 lb boat even when climbing mountain passes as long as I maintain highway speeds of 60-70 mph averaging 11.5-13 mpg.
For example: If I ran burly/aggressive tires with the tow/haul engaged and pulled in excess of 70 mph (a lot of folks do) my mpg would stink!
It seems IMO using the tow/haul while towing on the highway adversely affects the mpg- I only use it when towing in town or to start out on the highway... I have no need to engage the tow/haul pulling my 7,400 lb boat even when climbing mountain passes as long as I maintain highway speeds of 60-70 mph averaging 11.5-13 mpg.
For example: If I ran burly/aggressive tires with the tow/haul engaged and pulled in excess of 70 mph (a lot of folks do) my mpg would stink!
Last edited by utahtom; Nov 9, 2004 at 05:34 PM.
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From: Cross Plains, TN
Originally Posted by utahtom
alfama (& others)
It seems IMO using the tow/haul while towing on the highway adversely affects the mpg-
It seems IMO using the tow/haul while towing on the highway adversely affects the mpg-
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From: hillsborough NJ
tow haul mode
i have tried it both ways and the mpg's don't change, i do feel much more safer with tow haul mode on especially on single lane roads coming down the mountains, it is just amazing how the tranny works so well
Originally Posted by utahtom
alfama (& others)
It seems IMO using the tow/haul while towing on the highway adversely affects the mpg- I only use it when towing in town or to start out on the highway... I have no need to engage the tow/haul pulling my 7,400 lb boat even when climbing mountain passes as long as I maintain highway speeds of 60-70 mph.
For example: If I ran burly/aggressive tires with the tow/haul engaged and pulled in excess of 70 mph (a lot of folks do) my mpg would stink!
It seems IMO using the tow/haul while towing on the highway adversely affects the mpg- I only use it when towing in town or to start out on the highway... I have no need to engage the tow/haul pulling my 7,400 lb boat even when climbing mountain passes as long as I maintain highway speeds of 60-70 mph.
For example: If I ran burly/aggressive tires with the tow/haul engaged and pulled in excess of 70 mph (a lot of folks do) my mpg would stink!
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From: Northern Utah
I have surge brakes on my trailer- Therefore, I shouldn't use the tow/haul when going down the passes while towing as I could potentially burn-up the surge brakes. I do use it unloaded going down the passes with great success.
Last edited by utahtom; Nov 9, 2004 at 05:48 PM.
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Originally Posted by LasVegas F250
I too believe this to be true. I only use the Tow/Haul when going down hill, I just love the way the torqshift tran howls as it is slowing me down. And as for going up hill or drive on the freeway I never use it because just as you said it would affect MPG.
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From: Central Texas
I have a 4x4 as well. I have the stock Pirelli STR Scorpion 265/75 R16s. I keep the front tires at 55psi and rear at 65 psi. I have a shell on the bed. See it:
http://home.austin.rr.com/sbv1/
I also have a 2000 lb bay boat*(Alumacraft 18' center console with 90hp Johnson) that I pull and typically get 14-15 combined using the Predator 65HP mode before the latest flash.
http://home.austin.rr.com/sbv1/
I also have a 2000 lb bay boat*(Alumacraft 18' center console with 90hp Johnson) that I pull and typically get 14-15 combined using the Predator 65HP mode before the latest flash.
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From: Utopia
I average 14.3 mixed and my 4x4 crew only has 3500 miles on it.
Just to put things in perspective. I have been on a work project for the past month and am driving a rented 04 Ram 1500 4x4 crew w/ 4.7L V8. The thing has averaged 11-12 around town and off road and 14.1 on the freeway.
I really feel better about my new purchase after some windshield time in this thing. The interior is more plastic than my lariat HD and the mirrors leave a lot to be desired (Ford has nailed this one!). The truck can't stay in overdrive over hills like the diesel and feels like it is about to drop a tranny at 75mph w/ a minor headwind (had to use tow/haul to keep it in 3rd). It is WAY to low slung for the terrain I have had it on and the suspension is to soft.
I do like the stereo and I used it today to pull a 95 F-250 4x4 mine truck out of a ditch today. Stuck pretty bad. That mine truck has never been driven on pavement and has 33,000 of the hardest miles on earth on the ODO.
Just to put things in perspective. I have been on a work project for the past month and am driving a rented 04 Ram 1500 4x4 crew w/ 4.7L V8. The thing has averaged 11-12 around town and off road and 14.1 on the freeway.
I really feel better about my new purchase after some windshield time in this thing. The interior is more plastic than my lariat HD and the mirrors leave a lot to be desired (Ford has nailed this one!). The truck can't stay in overdrive over hills like the diesel and feels like it is about to drop a tranny at 75mph w/ a minor headwind (had to use tow/haul to keep it in 3rd). It is WAY to low slung for the terrain I have had it on and the suspension is to soft.
I do like the stereo and I used it today to pull a 95 F-250 4x4 mine truck out of a ditch today. Stuck pretty bad. That mine truck has never been driven on pavement and has 33,000 of the hardest miles on earth on the ODO.
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