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Old 02-16-2013, 06:43 PM   #1
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Cummins 6.7L 360 HP

Anyone have this in their rig. Just a fuel personal fact on fuel mileage towing, cost of DEF, etc. last Cummins I had was in 95 Dodge and was not to please pulling 5th tlr. Seriously looking at Thor Tuscany 36 QM. I realize if one can afford a M/H fule cost is secondary to enjoying the ride. Just courious
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In 95 Dodge was still, de-tuning the Cummins , so that their transmissions would survive. The basic engine has seen major changes since the 95 mechanical pump 12 valve engine. HP up 50% and torque nearly doubled.
If you haven't road tested a 2013 Dodge P/U , you should take one for a run. But back to your question about cost per mile, I don't know if the engine has been available long enough for any owners to get acurate numbers on that. You may have to settle for info from the non-def engine owners.
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I have an Astoria (se sig) with this engine. I'm happy with it. I was a little bugged with the DEF at first, but it's no big deal. My "big trip" last spring, from South Jersey to the Fla Keys & back had me averaging 10.5 mpg. That's running the posted speed limit on I-95, running genset with roof air. Towing my '96 Jeep Cherokee. I topped off the DEF one time with a 2.5 gallon jug I bought at a Flying J. (12.99).

I have since had a few Cummins Engineer friends re-flash my ECM. They dyno'd the engine at 448 hp & 1000 lb/ft. I have yet to drive it any distance to report on the change in mileage.

All in all, I'm happy with the engine in stock form. I had a 340/600 ISB in a previous rig & the ISB-XT has way more power.
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I have an Astoria (se sig) with this engine. I'm happy with it. I was a little bugged with the DEF at first, but it's no big deal. My "big trip" last spring, from South Jersey to the Fla Keys & back had me averaging 10.5 mpg. That's running the posted speed limit on I-95, running genset with roof air. Towing my '96 Jeep Cherokee. I topped off the DEF one time with a 2.5 gallon jug I bought at a Flying J. (12.99).

I have since had a few Cummins Engineer friends re-flash my ECM. They dyno'd the engine at 448 hp & 1000 lb/ft. I have yet to drive it any distance to report on the change in mileage.

All in all, I'm happy with the engine in stock form. I had a 340/600 ISB in a previous rig & the ISB-XT has way more power.
Thank you for the info. Looking forward to putting
some miles on it. Regarding towing toad. New engine. A break -in period before towing? Won't pick up MH until next week.
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Old 02-20-2013, 02:49 PM   #5
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Depending on where you are, your new coach may have 1,000 miles on it (delivery from plant to your dealer) Your new baby really won't be working that hard towing a car.

That being said.....Good luck with you new pride & joy! I look forward to hearing all of your happy tales!
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btw. I think we'll have the same coach....just that Thor dropped the Astoria name for 2013. Make sure you go over EVERYTHING in your pdi.
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Hi, I just made an 1800 mile jaunt in my new to me 2011 Astoria, driving 70-75 with a head wind and 24 hrs genny time I used 210 gal of fuel and 6 gal of DEF.
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