chermanson
Hermy
Got 16.7 going from Naples, Fl to Del Rio, Tx Thats with about a 30 MPH tail wind. Otherwise its between 12.5 and 13. Found the sweet spot for milage is 63 MPH(for me anyway) No mods except for K&N filter
What kind of MPG do you get whle towing?
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I have a 2006 Dodge 2500 with the cummins and I have it chipped with the Diablo Chip it has settingsd of normal, 40 hp and 90 hp settings. We have a North Trail 24 RL that is a fifth wheel, it weigh's approx. 6,934#'s empty and loaded with our things I would say that it would come in about a little over 8,000#'s. With my truck in the 90 hp setting I have gotten 19-20 MPG with a tail wind and normally I get 16-18 MPG. With out any load and running empty I set it at he 40 HP setting and I get about 28-30 MPG on the road and around town I get about 22-25 MPG. The chip is the best thing I ever did.
Rmcgrath53
Well-known member
7.3 diesel dually got 18-19 traveling 60 mph empty except a 9 foot snow plow in the bed of the truck. 10-11 pulling my 12,000 lb sundance. staying around 60 mph
ron
ron
Better call Dodge!!
If I were you I would call Dodge/Cummins and let them know of the 30MPG! It would be the FIRST to ever do it. There has never been a recorded test over 24.7.
If I were you I would call Dodge/Cummins and let them know of the 30MPG! It would be the FIRST to ever do it. There has never been a recorded test over 24.7.
NorthTrail
Member
2008 Ford Super Duty 6.4 L deisel (stock) pulling 7200# North Trail 5th wheel 28BH -
I get 8 mpg & 16 mpg without trailer
I get 8 mpg & 16 mpg without trailer
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2006 GMC Dmax/Ally CCSB 2500HD, MBRP 4" turbo back exhaust, EGR blocked, EFI Live 60 RWHP tow tune by Nick @ duramaxtuner.com, Transgo Jr., 33x12.5x18 Toyo MT's, pulling 2009 Sundance 3300BHS. I don't know the weight yet, took 1 trip towing at 70-80mph I averaged 14.3. Empty I get 18, 20 with the stock tires/wheels. It's a rocket with that tune in it, even pulling the camper, and I get better mileage towing.
Ray LeTourneau
Senior Member - Past Moderator
70-80 mph towing
. Wow! I didn't see any aftermarket brake improvements. It would be interesting to say the least to have to make an emergency stop at that speed. I guess I'm just getting too old.
Ray LeTourneau
Senior Member - Past Moderator
I believe all ST Tires are rated at 65 mph. As for setting the controller higher, is there ever time in an emergency stop to fumble with the buttons on a controller let alone find the darn thing??
BruteForce
Well-known member
8-9mpg while towing fully loaded (water, fuel, etc)
porthole
Retired
2006 GMC Dmax/Allison, Banks stuff, tuner, turbo back 4" exhaust, cold air ram intake, Transgo shift kit.
I also replaced my tires and wheels on the truck, removed the stock 16" 245's and replaced with 17' 265's.
These are about 2.5 " taller and lower (numerically) the gear ratio. i think may hurt the mileage a bit.
Cyclone 3010 at about 14K.
My mileage towing averages 10. Not towing anywhere between 13.5 average (winter blend diesel) to a high of 19+ if I do 55 (almost never) I get about 16-18 with a 50/50 mix of city highway and on the highway doing about 70-80 (morning commute, got to keep up).
Coming back from Indiana with trailer I did 100-125 mile MPG checks trying the speed at 55-60-65 and 70-75. Tried it in tow mode, tow mode off (to get 6th gear at 55-60). My mileage averaged 10 MPG. Also varied the Banks setting from no increase to the +20, +40 and +60% increases
As far as all the hoopla surrounding the truck upgrades - I don't the exhaust, exhaust manifold, intake and tuner did anything for mileage.
Although with my motorcycle trailer I did notice a 2 mpg increase with 2 almost identical trips to western North Carolina and back.
I also replaced my tires and wheels on the truck, removed the stock 16" 245's and replaced with 17' 265's.
These are about 2.5 " taller and lower (numerically) the gear ratio. i think may hurt the mileage a bit.
Cyclone 3010 at about 14K.
My mileage towing averages 10. Not towing anywhere between 13.5 average (winter blend diesel) to a high of 19+ if I do 55 (almost never) I get about 16-18 with a 50/50 mix of city highway and on the highway doing about 70-80 (morning commute, got to keep up).
Coming back from Indiana with trailer I did 100-125 mile MPG checks trying the speed at 55-60-65 and 70-75. Tried it in tow mode, tow mode off (to get 6th gear at 55-60). My mileage averaged 10 MPG. Also varied the Banks setting from no increase to the +20, +40 and +60% increases
As far as all the hoopla surrounding the truck upgrades - I don't the exhaust, exhaust manifold, intake and tuner did anything for mileage.
Although with my motorcycle trailer I did notice a 2 mpg increase with 2 almost identical trips to western North Carolina and back.
Jim-n-Leslie
Active Member
Over the past year I have been driving my truck after adding a Banks Power manager mod. Originally I was averaging 9.6 mpg diesel while towing and 10 mpg when not towing. With the Banks installed and driving while both towing and not, I am averaging 11.9 mpg towing and 12.2 when not. That is a 24% increase while towing and a 22% increase when not towing. I would have expected the "not towing" value to be a bit higher rather than a bit lower, but that's okay. I'm still good with the numbers.
Tell us what kind of truck: 2006 Ford F350 SuperDuty Lariat 6.0 l Diesel Crew Cab
Any mods that you may have done: Banks Power Econominder module w/Banks iQ dashboard PC; Stable Load leaf spring blocks; front & rear Mag-Hytec differential covers w/Royal Purple synthetic gear oil; Poweraid air intake spacer; AirRaid air intake system; Silverline dual exhaust mod, and 5000 mile Ford recommended routine scheduled maintenance using Rotella T6 synthetic motor oil.
The weight of your trailer: 12500 lbs
I tow with Tow/Haul on and it is off when I am not towing. This may negatively impact the towing mpg, but that is an accepted trae-off for safety. Some of the mods may be questionable as mods, but in the end, everything ties together to provide the resultant mileage, so I consider it worth noting.
Jim
Tell us what kind of truck: 2006 Ford F350 SuperDuty Lariat 6.0 l Diesel Crew Cab
Any mods that you may have done: Banks Power Econominder module w/Banks iQ dashboard PC; Stable Load leaf spring blocks; front & rear Mag-Hytec differential covers w/Royal Purple synthetic gear oil; Poweraid air intake spacer; AirRaid air intake system; Silverline dual exhaust mod, and 5000 mile Ford recommended routine scheduled maintenance using Rotella T6 synthetic motor oil.
The weight of your trailer: 12500 lbs
I tow with Tow/Haul on and it is off when I am not towing. This may negatively impact the towing mpg, but that is an accepted trae-off for safety. Some of the mods may be questionable as mods, but in the end, everything ties together to provide the resultant mileage, so I consider it worth noting.
Jim
ihsolutions
Well-known member
For my combo in signature, I'm getting right around 11mpg average towing at 65-67mph. Some trips as high as 13.5, some as low as 9.5 (strong headwind), but most longer trips end up right around 11mpg.
Invizatu
Senior Road Warriors
Time for a "light weight" to chime in.
I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab with Hemi (gas) and factory tow package. (oh yea, a K&N air filter & I run syntheric oil)
Dragging a Northtrail 21fbs (app. 5500#)
I get 11.5 at 55 mph.
It's all about speed and wind drag...8.5 at 65mph
So guess what? I'm not in a hurry, I'll drive 55 to be safe and efficient!
I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab with Hemi (gas) and factory tow package. (oh yea, a K&N air filter & I run syntheric oil)
Dragging a Northtrail 21fbs (app. 5500#)
I get 11.5 at 55 mph.
It's all about speed and wind drag...8.5 at 65mph
So guess what? I'm not in a hurry, I'll drive 55 to be safe and efficient!
