What do you tow with?

[xtruckerbob]

Pulled our car hauler to Alabama about 400 miles drove 70 both ways empty got 16.7, on the way back loaded weight 5000 ponds got 15.5. I am very pleased and hoping we get 12 pulling our TT.

 

[Wolfy]

A neighbor has a twin to your truck. He loves it.

 

[xtruckerbob]

So to follow up on my post our Chevy has got around 2500 miles on it now and has averaged 18.1 combined. Towing our travel trailer the truck tows like a dream. With our Tahoe it was hard to tell if the trailer or the Tahoe was in charge, with the truck there is no doubt.


Thanks for all the input everyone.

 

[wmonroe]

So to follow up on my post our Chevy has got around 2500 miles on it now and has averaged 18.1 combined. Towing our travel trailer the truck tows like a dream. With our Tahoe it was hard to tell if the trailer or the Tahoe was in charge, with the truck there is no doubt. Thanks for all the input everyone.

That's good you're enjoying it. Here's to many more happy miles.

 

[check]

2014 F150 supercrew 4 X 4 with the 5.0 litre V8. Gets an amazing 21 mpg on the highway.

 

[Diamondpilot]

2014 F150 supercrew 4 X 4 with the 5.0 litre V8. Gets an amazing 21 mpg on the highway.

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What gears? My 2012 FX4 Ecoboost with 3.73 gears gets about the same.

Chris

 

[RedDog]

We are looking for a new truck to tow our 30 foot travel trailer. The loaded weight of the trailer is near 8000 pounds. Wondering what kind of truck you have and what mileage you get while towing and empty on the highway, What gears do you have? WE live in Louisiana where it is flat, but we are retired so the truck and trailer will see a lot of mountains and will be go to Alaska next summer,

Duramax
3.73 gears

 

[All In A Days Work]

I have a 2012 F350 Powerstroke DRW. I don't pull a big trailer like you but I know a few people that do. Any of the new 1 tons with a diesel will tow your rig just fine, I'm partial to Ford and I recommend Dual Rear Wheel as they would work out very well for you and make the ride very stable. No matter which truck you get I think you will need to add Air Bags to the rear.

 

[xtruckerbob]

Got started loading up next week it will be in the 60's to 70's headed to Grand Isle State Park, Louisiana at this time but may change. That should be a 700 mile round trip.

 

[wmonroe]

Sits nice and level.