Don't know why mine is so different. I towed my 6500lb TT about 150 miles and got 11-12 mpg. I didn't smell anything from the trailer's brakes or anything so I don't think they were dragging. My mpg is right as expected when I am not pulling. Welcome to my world.
I'm with you I get shit mileage. Maybe it's Minnesota roads. Maybe 10-12 towing a 16' enclosed tandem axle trailer. Loaded or empty. Pickup box trailer with a Topper, ~12MPG
Hell I'm driving completely empty on I-29 right now; cruise at 76 in 8th gear with a 10-14MPH headwind and I can't break 16
And this is with a winter front, +10°F, 3.55's, 4x4, and air suspension.
I'm with Shawn with the Progressive MPG drop. I drive 63MPH (speed to hit Aero mode) pretty religiously on our state highways and I get all of 22MPG. 25 on a good day.
My only option is to drive 55 down wind if I dream to see 28MPG as of late.
But it's pretty consistent I get ~22-23 going 63. Jump on the freeway at 75 and get 17-18
Anyone here to tell me that something just isn't right with my truck lately?
I just completed a trip from Butler Pa. to Defuniak Springs Fl. and back. traveling down we stopped by western N.C. and eastern Tn. in the mountains. We spent 2 days sight seeing the area including Grandfather Mountain. On the trip down we had luggage and supplies in the back seat. As shown in the blurry photo we traveled approx. 1275 miles and adveraged 25.9 MPG. We hitched up my brothers trailer at Defuniak Springs and loaded his tractor with front loader and 6 foot mower and other items. we then loaded 3 storage tubs, a pressure washer, an air compressor, and other items in the truck. We estimated the load in and towed by the truck at 9000 lbs. as can be seen in the photo. We made a direct trip to western Pa. that took us thru the mountains of western Va. and W. Va. as seen in the 3rd photo the trip home was approx. 1066 miles and fuel mileage was 14.3 MPG. The loaded mileage beat my old gas truck on its best day empty by 2MPG. Pretty impressive for a pick up.
