6,000-7,000 miles MPG Info Sharing

[cw_mi]

I don’t know what to say about mine, with 3.92’s no etorque, I get about 16-17 no matter what I do with the cruise set at 60 all the way up to 73. Doesn’t seem to matter the speed, I just get 16-17.

In the last 9 years I’ve owned a 2011 F-150 3.5 eco, a 2014 Silverado LTZ 5.3, 2016 Ram Eco diesel, and a 2018 F-150 platinum 3.5 eco. I love my new limited, but it gets BY FAR the worst mileage of any of the above trucks with similar gears on the same roads.

I'm in the same boat. It is very disappointing. And forget getting eco mode to come on at any speed over 50. I just can't understand how a vehicle with 3.92's, 8spd transmission and mds can't get over 17mpg at 70-75mph.

And I've found towing smaller weights with the tow mode off, gets better mileage. I tow a Polaris RZR, and a Yamaha Raptor sport quad on a 14' open trailer and got 11-12 mpg in tow mode and 14 ish with it off, same speeds

 

[tonyplants]

I'm in the same boat. It is very disappointing. And forget getting eco mode to come on at any speed over 50. I just can't understand how a vehicle with 3.92's, 8spd transmission and mds can't get over 17mpg at 70-75mph.

And I've found towing smaller weights with the tow mode off, gets better mileage. I tow a Polaris RZR, and a Yamaha Raptor sport quad on a 14' open trailer and got 11-12 mpg in tow mode and 14 ish with it off, same speeds

You're tow MPG are admirable, definitely low not towing.

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[cw_mi]

You're tow MPG are admirable, definitely low not towing.

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When towing though, I have the cruise set at 73 for those numbers. I'm guessing load is around #3000

 

[ColoradoCub]

I just filled up today and hand calculated 17.4 over 460 miles of driving mostly around town. Computer said 17.8. Pretty hard to argue with those numbers, I’m impressed.

I just realized that I wasn’t calculating for the 3% difference between the stock tires and the 33” Falkens I have so with that said my average actually jumps up to 17.9mpg making the lieometer pretty damn close.

 

[cw_mi]

You're tow MPG are admirable, definitely low not towing.

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Well, towed the same load this weekend..actually a little less, I just had the SxS , no sport quad and only got 12.5mpg.

I guess I've just got to come to terms with this truck being a gas hog.

 

[RAM#2]

I just finished up Month #2 of ownership and have just over 7.5K miles on my RAM. I have a 75 mile round trip to work via the highway and 50 mile round trip to church via the back roads. I am averaging 21-22 mpg. I cruise the highway's between 60 and 67ish depending upon where I am on the stretch. I have not yet towed anything so I have not experienced the Tow Drop that my 2013 always provided.

Anyway I am very pleased with my gas mileage thus far as my 2013 averaged 19ish with the same driving routine and 15/16mpg the very second I attached my trailer to it.

 

[tonyplants]

Well, towed the same load this weekend..actually a little less, I just had the SxS , no sport quad and only got 12.5mpg.

I guess I've just got to come to terms with this truck being a gas hog.

Yea, they like gas...here's what I got yesterday on trip towing my same 7x12 single axle aluminum with just my lawn mower tractor in it.

I'd say I can expect around 12-13 when towing my SxS...

 

[retho78]

This morning drive to work and speeds between 65 to 70.

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Well, towed the same load this weekend..actually a little less, I just had the SxS , no sport quad and only got 12.5mpg.

I guess I've just got to come to terms with this truck being a gas hog.

I wish I could get close to that # towing this

9.5 mpg..... I'll be dragging it 2400 miles over the next month.

 

[tonyplants]

I wish I could get close to that # towing this View attachment 32794

9.5 mpg..... I'll be dragging it 2400 miles over the next month.

I get between 8.5 and 9.5 pulling my NEO 22+V, 7', enclosed. Heading out for a 2,500 round trip at end of month with SxS and two HD dressers-will be tracking both West and East bound trips. I'll be anticipating averaging 9 MPG.

This pic is testing SxS all the way forward.

Way too much tounge weight, which drove me to a set of these bags: Air Lift 60828HD 1000 Heavy Duty Coil Spring Kit Rear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L9F32QT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6hvsDbPW91RC0 I had a set on a similar set on my Chevy. They definitely assist in heavy loads, although I will not run SxS all the way forward-always load heavy nearest axles. I use the bags only to level out trailer, never overloading capacity.

This pic just shows length and height and is hooked up to my 2014 1500 Silverado Z71. Trailer weighs ~3,100# empty. SxS weighs ~2,000#

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[cw_mi]

I get between 8.5 and 9.5 pulling my NEO 22+V, 7', enclosed. Heading out for a 2,500 round trip at end of month with SxS and two HD dressers-will be tracking both West and East bound trips. I'll be anticipating averaging 9 MPG.

This pic is testing SxS all the way forward.

Way too much tounge weight, which drove me to a set of these bags: Air Lift 60828HD 1000 Heavy Duty Coil Spring Kit Rear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L9F32QT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6hvsDbPW91RC0 I had a set on a similar set on my Chevy. They definitely assist in heavy loads, although I will not run SxS all the way forward-always load heavy nearest axles. I use the bags only to level out trailer, never overloading capacity.

This pic just shows length and height and is hooked up to my 2014 1500 Silverado Z71. Trailer weighs ~3,100# empty. SxS weighs ~2,000#

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Nice trailer. That is all aluminum right ? It really weighs #3100 empty ? I just sold an old 24" Haulmark deck over, 8.5' all steel and the tag on the frame said #3400. I'm looking for a new trailer , aluminum , 7.5', extra height (for a SxS), not sure on length yet. Needs to fit a two seater SxS and a quad.
Was hoping for a much lighter trailer than what i had.

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[tonyplants]

Nice trailer. That is all aluminum right ? It really weighs #3100 empty ? I just sold an old 24" Haulmark deck over, 8.5' all steel and the tag on the frame said #3400. I'm looking for a new trailer , aluminum , 7.5', extra height (for a SxS), not sure on length yet. Needs to fit a two seater SxS and a quad.
Was hoping for a much lighter trailer than what i had.

I would not rely solely what is on plate. I weighed mine at local sand pit while hooked to my truck, it came up at 2,800#...so I added ~10%, how reliable is the scale, I don't know...it's a Neo, NASR. I'll snap some pics of the certificate of origin, title, scale print off, and plate...

Here's a pic of plate: it is a 24', not a 22' as I earlier stated.

My title states 2,600#, which I presume was taken off Certificate of Origin.

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Nice trailer. That is all aluminum right ? It really weighs #3100 empty ? I just sold an old 24" Haulmark deck over, 8.5' all steel and the tag on the frame said #3400. I'm looking for a new trailer , aluminum , 7.5', extra height (for a SxS), not sure on length yet. Needs to fit a two seater SxS and a quad.
Was hoping for a much lighter trailer than what i had.

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Just get an open trailer.... That's all you see dragging ATV's around my area. Way easier to clean up after carrying muddy units. Cleaning out an enclosed trailer is a pain plus forever to dry out.

 

[cw_mi]

Just get an open trailer.... That's all you see dragging ATV's around my area. Way easier to clean up after carrying muddy units. Cleaning out an enclosed trailer is a pain plus forever to dry out.

That is what i have now and it works, but i also need something for snowmobiling, i won't tow sleds on an open trailer.

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[tonyplants]

That is what i have now and it works, but i also need something for snowmobiling, i won't tow sleds on an open trailer.

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I can get 4 -137" track sleds in my NEO NASR2475 (roundtop, 7.5' wide)

NAS All Sport Trailers - NEO Trailers

NEO Trailers - Leader in the manufacturing of aluminum trailers for sport, cargo, motorcycles, snowmobiles and more!

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[ppowell1983]

Here’s my Fuelly log since I bought my truck. 6,412 miles tracked and average 15.2 with the best being 18.5, but that was a premium no ethanol tank. Average fuel per mile cost is 0.19.

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[SpeedyV]

That is what i have now and it works, but i also need something for snowmobiling, i won't tow sleds on an open trailer.

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I’m with you there. I cringe a little bit whenever I see that.

 

[ColoradoCub]

Since new

 

[Helmetface]

That is what i have now and it works, but i also need something for snowmobiling, i won't tow sleds on an open trailer.

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What's the issue with pulling sleds on an open trailer? Just getting covered in snow/ice?

 

[cw_mi]

What's the issue with pulling sleds on an open trailer? Just getting covered in snow/ice?

Road salt...

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