Best towing speed?
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Best towing speed?
OK, here are the results so far. (Running at the speed limit, 70 and 75, I got 8.2 MPG). From Arizona to Texas, I ran with the cruize control set at 60 MPH, and Tow/Haul mode on (when I remembered
and gas mileage averaged 9.8. From Texas to Illinois I ran at 55 MPH and averaged 10.2 MPG, a 25% increase, not too shabby.
Also, being the 'slowest thing on the road' was much less stressful (on me at least ) Plus I almost never had to slow down for slower people, reduced speed zones or construction. And the rig seemed to go up hills more easily (haven't hit any really good ones yet, though).
OK, here are the results so far. (Running at the speed limit, 70 and 75, I got 8.2 MPG). From Arizona to Texas, I ran with the cruize control set at 60 MPH, and Tow/Haul mode on (when I remembered
and gas mileage averaged 9.8. From Texas to Illinois I ran at 55 MPH and averaged 10.2 MPG, a 25% increase, not too shabby. Also, being the 'slowest thing on the road' was much less stressful (on me at least
) Plus I almost never had to slow down for slower people, reduced speed zones or construction. And the rig seemed to go up hills more easily (haven't hit any really good ones yet, though).