Gary,
I run a 1994 Dodge 2500 V-10 with a 4.10 rear end, two wheel drive pulling a
1975 31' Excella 500. Unloaded I have gotten a high of 16.7mpg, and all
around I average in the high 14mpg range. Towing, I get 10 to 12mpg. It all
depends on how hard you squeeze on the go pedal! :)
Jeff Kuster
WBBCI 4160
> We're considering the purchase of a 1996 Dodge extended cab pickup as a
tow
> vehicle for our (soon-to-be-roadworthy) 1972 25-foot Tradewind. This
> particular Dodge has a V-10 Magnum engine. Has anyone on the list had
> experience with using this type of vehicle for towing a similar-sized
> trailer? I've heard only that the truck can be a gas hog, but nobody can
> supply any real figures. Are we looking at 8mpg? 10mpg (claimed by current
> owner towing a flatbed trailer of unknown weight), or more? I like the
> non-diesel noise levels, but I don't want to spend all of our time
bellying
> up to the gas pumps. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
>
> Regards,
> Gary
>
>
>
> "Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. Then, if he is
> angered by your criticism, at least he will be a mile away and barefoot,
> providing you with a significant head start."
>
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