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05-29-2019, 07:38 AM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Sun City
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Ram 3500 DRW mileage
I did a mileage check. In town driving, 3/4 of it towing the 5er, and it hand calculated to 10.6 mpg. Would anyone care to venture a guess what I might expect towing on the highway at 60 mph? I know there's a of variables like up/down grades, wind, etc, but any ballpark figures?
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Dave in AZ
2008 Montana 3400RL
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel Dually
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05-29-2019, 07:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
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You're pulling a little more weight than I am. I would imagine you would get marginally better mileage on the road. Do you use any additives in your truck to reduce friction/increase mileage?
Check this stuff out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=mXS8H0oOGVk
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Jeff & Sandi (and Teddy - 7lb Schnorkie)
2018 Montana HC 305RL / HW Progressive EMS
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 DRW / Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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05-29-2019, 08:21 AM
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Montana Fan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jsb5717
You're pulling a little more weight than I am. I would imagine you would get marginally better mileage on the road. Do you use any additives in your truck to reduce friction/increase mileage?
Check this stuff out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=mXS8H0oOGVk
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I just started adding Diesel Kleen Cetane booster to the fuel. Other than that, no.
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Dave in AZ
2008 Montana 3400RL
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel Dually
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05-29-2019, 08:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2019
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Just sent you a PM. You might consider the Quantum Coat. It's a one and done solution that addresses internal friction as well as the full injector system. I spent a lot of time researching before I decided to use it but it does seem to work. It's not cheap but it's only once.
I'm also thinking about adding it to my tranny as well as trailer wheel bearings.
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Jeff & Sandi (and Teddy - 7lb Schnorkie)
2018 Montana HC 305RL / HW Progressive EMS
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 DRW / Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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05-29-2019, 09:17 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Arlington
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Quote:
Originally Posted by daveinaz
I did a mileage check. In town driving, 3/4 of it towing the 5er, and it hand calculated to 10.6 mpg. Would anyone care to venture a guess what I might expect towing on the highway at 60 mph? I know there's a of variables like up/down grades, wind, etc, but any ballpark figures?
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I am getting 9.5-10.5 towing 5er but have 4.10 rearend.
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05-29-2019, 09:21 AM
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Montana Master
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Dave we get between 9.5 and 11.5 MPG when towing at 70 MPH. Head/tail wind and elevation changes have the biggest impact on the numbers. I would say you will be in the 9 - 11 MPG range running at 60 MPH. That's just a guess though.
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2018 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn 4X4 Dually Cummins Aisin CC LB / B&W Companion hitch
50 Gallon Transfer Flow in bed tank w/ Trax 3
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05-29-2019, 01:39 PM
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Site Team
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We average 10.5 while towing at 62-3mph.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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05-29-2019, 01:47 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Carson City
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10 to 11 for us. I had a truck once that got that solo.
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2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.
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05-29-2019, 01:57 PM
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Montana Fan
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2015 Ford F-250 diesel, 9.5-12. I also have a deflector on my truck (it only helps with bugs, not mpg) I have found that towing in wind has the biggest effect. You always have a head wind no matter what direction you drive LOL
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Steven & Denise
New to us 2014 3150RL
Chino Valley, AZ
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05-29-2019, 02:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
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2008 Ford F -350 diesel 10 to 11 at the end of a average day towing funny how we all seem to get about the same MPG no matter what the year, or make of truck is. We tow at 62/65
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05-29-2019, 03:29 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Chesapeake
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Ram 3500 with 4.10 gears pulling the camper, 10.5 average at 65 MPH.
Keep an eye on your Tire pressure and drive that right foot like you were stepping on an egg...
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2017 Montana 3721, 2013 Ram 3500 DRW
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05-29-2019, 03:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Lake Havasu City AZ.
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2015 F350 SRW get an average of 10.5 on a long trip. That’s 9 towing and maybe 16 around town. But like others have said wind and mountains make a big difference.
And yes I also find it’s uphill both ways.
So when budging for a trip is use 8 mpg and fuel at $3.85 per gal.
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2015 Ford F-350 King Ranch
Firestone air bags, bed saver.
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05-29-2019, 04:10 PM
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Montana Master
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10mpg. Any higher they lie⚠️
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05-29-2019, 08:18 PM
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New Member
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Location: mastic beach
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Have 1999 7.3 350 dually getting 13.8 mpg all time pulling,3791rd Monty, have 411 rear.
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05-29-2019, 09:01 PM
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Montana Master
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2018 Ram 3500 we get between 9 to 11 depending on highway and Mountains.
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Bob & Carol Washington St
2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails
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05-29-2019, 10:50 PM
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Montana Fan
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You guys are getting pretty good mileage.
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05-30-2019, 05:49 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Aztec
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First time pulling our 374fl to the lake and back.
Refueled on return, and got 14.7 mpg with our 2002 Ford F350 and a Banks powered 7.3l.
I'm happy !!
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05-30-2019, 07:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Gardnerville
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2017 3500 aisin, 4:10, montana 3610... lowest 8.6, high, 12.2, average 10.5...empty...15..
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05-30-2019, 11:47 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Mesa az
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Some of your mpg in town depends on what kind of 'town' driving. Mostly freeways around town - or 2 and 4 lane streets with lights every 1/2 mile or mile??
I only get around 15-17 (depending on how light I am on the accelerator) in town withOUT towing. I get 11 mpg towing at 62 mph - unless it is absolutely no wind and perfectly level when I get 11.5-12mpg.
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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05-30-2019, 12:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Catoosa
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None of these comparisons are really valid, just to many variables. Wind, terrain, weather, speed, altitude, weight, driving style, ect. Not to mention how each of us figures their mileage, computer, hand calculated, could you see the fuel in the filler neck each time? Suffice it to say that when towing you should average between 9 and 12mpg.
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2015 3100RL legacy...2005 Ford F-250 CC SB. Tows like a charm! 4/19 Updated to 2017 Chevy 3500 CC SB SRW -hope it tows as well as my F 250 did!
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