ChopperBill
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I would tell you about my girlfriend quotas but Renee looks in every once in a while.Jimmyt5 said:My Dad told me that guys lie about how many girlfriends they had and gas mileage!!!!!!
Fuel Mileage
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ChopperBill
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Dennis, I have found my "lie-o-meter" pretty close to my hand calculations. I have to take into account that my speedo is off 2-3 mph because of my larger tires. I was told to ADD about 10% to the mileage calculations when cruising in the 65 mph range. I never add that much as at lower speeds the speedo is more accurate. I generally add to the nearest .5 gallon. Towing I figure I am getting somewhat better than 1 mpg with the Edge. Hardly worth the expense but the performance gain is AWESOME. Haven't done much towing with the Edge yet but am headed to AZ this week and will keep a closer eye on it. I never keep accurate records because I am more concerned how good the truck runs. Besides we get free fuel if we stay a tank away from home.DennisZ said:
I generally stay away from threads involving fuel mileage, dually vs. single wheels, Ford vs. Chevy etc. I must have had a stupid attack or are very bored!
Pulltab
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ChopperBill said:PT, Thats pretty low millage for the Cummins. I hear lots of claims of 14 towing out of Dodge owners. Maybe they are the lying SOBs!
Actually the guys with the 5.9 cummins may very well be getting that but I have not even been close as far as pulling goes with the 6.7. I see some guys bragging about getting 15-17 towing HEAVY loads and I gotta believe that is ...........mmmmmmmmmmmmmm let's say less than correct.
But anything is possible I guess.BarneyMiller
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2004 Chevy 3500 Duramax, 10ish while towing. 15-17 empty.
Princess Kathleen
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Ford 2006 F350 6.0 powerstroke normally10.0 to 12.0 with 4 new goodyear tires on trailer. Worst 7 mpg when we went through Pennsylvania.
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Dale Smith
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Fuel Mileage Freightliner
2000 FL50 Freightliner RV hauler conversion. Cat 3126B at 275 HP and 810 FT Pds of torque.
Hauling a 2008 3055 BigHorn. Trip to Eastern Canada from London Ontario this summer. ....10.8 to 11.6 miles per gallon running at 17000 to 18000 rpm and 60 - 65 mph.
2000 FL50 Freightliner RV hauler conversion. Cat 3126B at 275 HP and 810 FT Pds of torque.
Hauling a 2008 3055 BigHorn. Trip to Eastern Canada from London Ontario this summer. ....10.8 to 11.6 miles per gallon running at 17000 to 18000 rpm and 60 - 65 mph.
ChopperBill
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Got mine used for 200 bucks. It the one you have to put in gear with the key off stomp on the pedal and so a little witch craft. Works for me but I cant go into race car mode when some bumble bee POS pull up next to me.Uncle Rog said:
Up date on the mileage. Went back to Wy this weekend. Wind was blowing in gusts at 50 mph. Got the head wind going and tail wind coming back. Was pulling my ATV with the new RZR, around 1400 lbs total, and Renee riding shot gun. Doing only 65 MPH ,because of the wind, and on level two I got a little over 18 mpg. Still pretty happy with that. Headed to AZ to drop off the Bighorn for our winter vacation and will keep a close account on the towing mileage details.
Ray LeTourneau
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Dale Smith said:
WOW! That's one high revving diesel
Dale Smith
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Freightliner rpms !!
OOP's must have been a long day at work.....was carried away with the zero's on my rpm figures. 1700 to 1800 rpm. Thanks for the good hearted correction.None
OOP's must have been a long day at work.....was carried away with the zero's on my rpm figures. 1700 to 1800 rpm. Thanks for the good hearted correction.None
