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So does this sound about right?

1.2K views 10 replies 8 participants last post by  PSNissanFleetMgr  
#1 ·
On my recent excursion to Pismo, I averaged out miles driven versus fuel used, and came up with 8.129 MPG. My trailer weighs 3500lbs dry (probably more like 4000) and I had it loaded with all kinds of food, my generator, a 2001 Honda 400EX, and miscellaneous bedding/supplies. I am estimating somewhere around 2000 lbs of "cargo."

On top of that, I had myself (240lbs), my wife (130lbs), my buddy Erik (195lbs), and my two children (28lbs and 23lbs, respectively). Add their car seats, all the supplies for them (in the truck), add the fact that I am pulling all that weight plus 35" tires with NON Big Tow gears.

Now, how does the mileage sound? About average? Thanks in advance for the input.
 
#2 ·
That sounds pretty close. I think the bigger tires aren't helping you any. My worst tow MPG was a bit higher than 9 going through the mountains.
 
#3 ·
Yeah. That's about right. This truck will pull like nobody's business, but it's thirsty all the time. Worst I've gotten is around 6 pushing a really strong headwind. Most of the time it's around 8 or 9 though.
 
#4 ·
Ditto to above threads
 
#5 ·
Thanks guys. I can deal with 8 MPG on short trips like Pismo and stuff. I'll be hitting Glamis this season a lot so I want to make sure what I am getting is normal. You think it'd be worth it to upgrade to the TruTrac with the BT gears? Any major difference?
 
#8 ·
My trailer weighs 3500lbs dry (probably more like 4000)
That still sounds too light...Is this a new trailer for you?
 
#9 ·
Yes.

Carson Trailer - FL Front Kitchen

Mine is the FL162.

They say 3,500 lbs dry, I say more. I couldnt find the weight sticker in any of the cabinets though. I need to go weigh at the scales once I get it all hooked up for the next trip (in October).
 
#10 ·
I would say your trailer is closer to 6k than 4k, Carsons dry weight is real low.
 
#11 ·
Really!?

Crap. If that's true I am exceeding tow capacity on the Titan. I have an XE with no factory tow package. Guess its time to weigh the truck/trailer combo and report on the findings.