Nope, towing that's about average MPG, especially at 70mph.
9.5 mpg
Recently took a short road trip about 3hrs away. 05 CC Big Tow. Pulling 6x12 V-nose with a couple dirt bikes and 3 adults, fairly flat interstate with cruise at 70 and tow mode on. Resetting the odometer and figuring gallons used I came up with 9.5 mpg! I have only had the truck about 1 month and love it. I knew they were gas guzzlers when I bought it, but I didn't think it was that bad. Are they, or do I need to look at something?
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I wish I got 9.5 towing. I get about 7 or 8 with my camper.
Weather makes a difference when towing as well. When towing my 24' enclosed trailer into a head-or-side wind, the mileage on my '08 Titan KC LWB drops precipitously into the 5=6 MPG range. Even without wind, I only average 8.5 MPG.
Agree with the above. I hate to say it but, 9.5 actually isn't that bad. I think I got just under 9 towing a 6x12 uhaul with like 2,500lb between the bed and the trailer when I moved down here. Roughly a 500 mile trip at about 65 mph.
You're worried about 9.5mpg towing on the freeway, i get 9.5mpg in the city! Only about 200 miles to a tank... On the freeway i can maybe manage 12.5mpg at 65mph.
I'm not worried about buying the fuel. The looks and comfort of the truck make up for it! I was just worried I had something going on mechanically, but if it is normal then I feel better. Thanks
I'm glad I'm 2wd with stock tires because I can get up to 12-14.5mpg towing a 3000lb pop up camper or my Skeeter bass boat. I do run 68-70mph and did all the way to Iowa on a deer hunting trip 814miles one way and got 14.5mpg. The truck was loaded with hunting equipment and a bunch of luggage. Came home and got the same with 2 nice bucks in the bed.
OP, slow down. That trailer is like pulling a parachute behind you. I pull a 6x6.6x12 (wxhxl) v-nose and it catches the wind.
The tires on that trailer may not be rated for more than 65 MPH.
The tires on that trailer may not be rated for more than 65 MPH.
Pulling in 4th gear seems to help with my towing millage. It may be a a slight mpg or two.
When I pull my 6x12 enclosed trailer, I try to average about 10 mpg. If I feel it is dipping below my goal average, I will tuck behind a semi at 65 mph. That will usually get me 14 mpg to help raise the average for awhile
I draft like NASCAR. It certainly helps but I make sure I get behind someone that can't stop faster than I can.
I could see that ending badly... lolI draft like NASCAR. It certainly helps but I make sure I get behind someone that can't stop faster than I can.
I often cruise at 75-80 towing on the interstate so I don't even want to know my towing mpg. Ignorance is bliss lol.
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