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jcasey · 04-07-2011, 10:03 AM

As I said in a previous post, I got 16.4 (non-towing/solo) mpg on a 1,100 trip from Wisconsin to Estes Park, CO. I certainly don't expect that towing the MS 5th wheel.

With the previous truck (2005 F-350 Diesel DRW) I have gotten as high as 10.3 mpg pulling a 2005 MS, but that was by keeping the speed down to 50-55 mph, as well as not encountering strong winds or mountain landscape.

On a 10,000 trip to Alaska, we drove a wide range of speeds, carried extra weight, and drove through varying landscapes. On that trip, we attained about 9.2 mpg.

With the new 2011, my guess is we might reach 12 mpg towing, which we be a twenty per cent increase. But, that is clearly a guess or, more accurately stated, it is a hope.

04-07-2011, 10:03 AM	#16
jcasey Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Estes Park, CO Posts: 82	For Sale: 2005 F-350 Ford, diesel, drw, Supercab As I said in a previous post, I got 16.4 (non-towing/solo) mpg on a 1,100 trip from Wisconsin to Estes Park, CO. I certainly don't expect that towing the MS 5th wheel. With the previous truck (2005 F-350 Diesel DRW) I have gotten as high as 10.3 mpg pulling a 2005 MS, but that was by keeping the speed down to 50-55 mph, as well as not encountering strong winds or mountain landscape. On a 10,000 trip to Alaska, we drove a wide range of speeds, carried extra weight, and drove through varying landscapes. On that trip, we attained about 9.2 mpg. With the new 2011, my guess is we might reach 12 mpg towing, which we be a twenty per cent increase. But, that is clearly a guess or, more accurately stated, it is a hope. __________________ 2011 Ford 6.7 Powerstroke F350 Super Cab, AT, DRW, Lariat. with Ride-Rite Firestone Air Bags. Used to tow 2011 Mobile Suites 36RSSB3 #5568, which is equipped with Center Point Suspension, Trailair Hitch, Level-Up, dual pane windows, Satellite Finder, 17.5 Tires, Dual Air, Valley/Husky 24,000 5th wheel hitch.