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Old 06-02-2005, 05:27 PM   #1
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Doing the math and checking it twice I got a solid 14.8 MPG towing round trip, parameters were, very little wind, and a steady state of 55 mph. The Tranny temp never went over 150. All tires aired to max sidewall pressure, normal gear when camping and 3 adults.

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Old 07-03-2005, 08:56 PM   #2
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Wow. 14.8 is about the best I have seen empty with my rig. Must be the trailer! Can I borrow your trailer?
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Old 10-25-2005, 05:04 PM   #3
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I usually get around 10-12 mpg towing, trailer weighs 16350. The Duramax is fabulous. No trailer, I get 16-17 depending on terrain.
The biggest variable in mpg is whether "Tow/Haul" is on or off....I lose mileage with it on, but the Allison tranny does all the shifting for me, and really helps the "braking". Worth evry penny, but wish I was getting a new 2006 w/6spd.
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