Moonlightboater
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Went and picked up my Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Forest pulling my Aluma 77x10’ trailer. It was slightly hilly in Mississippi, but was shocked at low fuel economy even at 65 mph. Also shocked at how much it down shifted to maintain the 65 mph and this was only towing 2100/lbs.
The fuel economy was also terrible at 11 mpg, I have the 3.92 rear axle ratio.
So now I am wondering what would it be like towing my 20’ utility trailer loaded with 8k pounds?
It is a steep learning curve coming from diesel 3/4 and 1 ton trucks!
![IMG_4965.jpeg IMG_4965.jpeg](https://5thgenrams.com/community/data/attachments/180/180165-3610f15e66e3ecbfa16e00a545c7f876.jpg)
The fuel economy was also terrible at 11 mpg, I have the 3.92 rear axle ratio.
So now I am wondering what would it be like towing my 20’ utility trailer loaded with 8k pounds?
It is a steep learning curve coming from diesel 3/4 and 1 ton trucks!
![IMG_4965.jpeg IMG_4965.jpeg](https://5thgenrams.com/community/data/attachments/180/180165-3610f15e66e3ecbfa16e00a545c7f876.jpg)