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How many mpg does a 5th Wheel get?

How many mpg does a 5th Wheel get?

About 10 mpg pulling a 40 ft/16,500 lb 5th wheel. Buy a gasser? The cost of any tunes or hard parts to increase mileage on a CTD will outweigh your fuel costs. Different story if you’re looking for more power/performance and/or lower EGT’s when towing heavy.

What kind of fuel economy does a Dodge 3500 have?

I plan to buy a new or newer dodge 3500 6.7, add a small camper, and put half a million miles on it. I don’t need speed or 0-60 in 3 seconds… just great fuel economy.

Which is the best truck for towing a 5th Wheel?

The rugged exterior is a selling point for those who prefer to tow in style, and to top it all off, the Ram 3500 claims the lowest base-model price point of its competitors. CONS: Despite its legendary reputation, Ram’s Cummins® engine still trails Ford in terms of torque and horsepower.

What kind of engine does a Ram 2500 have?

The legendary 6.4L HEMI ® V8 engine comes standard on each 2021 Ram 2500. Using Variable-Cam Timing (VCT), it delivers Best-in-Class standard 410 horsepower for impressive capability.

About 10 mpg pulling a 40 ft/16,500 lb 5th wheel. Buy a gasser? The cost of any tunes or hard parts to increase mileage on a CTD will outweigh your fuel costs. Different story if you’re looking for more power/performance and/or lower EGT’s when towing heavy.

I plan to buy a new or newer dodge 3500 6.7, add a small camper, and put half a million miles on it. I don’t need speed or 0-60 in 3 seconds… just great fuel economy.

How much fuel mileage does a 6.7 Cummins get?

I have not heard of any mods to the newer 6.7 Cummins that translated into real world improvements to your fuel mileage. I get about 16 mpg in mixed driving. About 10 mpg pulling a 40 ft/16,500 lb 5th wheel.

Do you need 1K lb-ft for a new diesel?

If buying a new diesel and you don’t need 1K lb-ft, get the SO for better bone stock mileage. FWIW, I never took my own advice. Leave it stock.

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Ruth Doyle