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05-02-2019, 07:52 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
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Diesel Chevy Colorado, mine stock would be in the high teens twenties towing my 5k 2106fbs Winnebago
I average about 14 now because it doubles as my wheelin machine. 34’s and a decent lift.
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05-02-2019, 09:53 PM
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#72
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Entegra Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Box Elder, SD
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Fusion Hybrid
I tow a Ford Fusion Hybrid. It doesn't have a conventional transmission so it can be flat towed no to exceed 70 MPH per Ford. The electric motor serves as the transmission. I use the Air Force One brake system so its hook up the cables, enter tow mode, test the lights, and off I go. The car gets between 42 and 45 MPG. I like that.
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05-02-2019, 10:24 PM
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#73
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Benson AZ
Posts: 512
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Toyota 4 Runner
I pull a Chalet 1930XL A-Frame folding camper. This older model is about 3500 LBS loaded. It is a high wall model. It is shorter and wider than the 4 Runner. Less wind resistance than the OP TT.
Drops my 4 runner 6cyl gas mileage about 4-5 from the 20-22 range. Typical at AZ highway speeds, but Texas 85mph costs extra. Costs extra in the AZ mountains, but I don't bother to floor it.
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SOLD 2017 Winne Minnie 2201DS TT
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05-03-2019, 08:10 AM
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#74
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National RV Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Kingsburg CA
Posts: 55
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Oops
Sorry I misunderstood your question. My fiat500 is my toad.
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05-03-2019, 08:11 AM
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#75
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National RV Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Kingsburg CA
Posts: 55
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I’m sorry I misunderstood the previous question. My fiat 500 is my toad.
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05-03-2019, 08:28 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
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Way too many posts in this thread
But I can't resist adding my two cents worth.
My rig is similar to yours. My Pathfinder is a 2015 model. My TT is a Kodiak Cub with a dry weight of about 3400#.
I got between 8 and 12 MPG on a trip from Wisconsin to Texas and back in April. The difference exactly correlated to head, cross, or tail wind.
The only way to significantly reduce gas consumption is to get an aerodynamic TT. Try Airstream, Oliver, Escape, Casita. There are others and there are partially streamline brands like Rpod that are rounded at the top of the back.
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Kodiak Cub 176RD
Nissan Pathfinder 2015
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05-03-2019, 09:50 AM
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#77
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
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I have a 2016 4cyl canyon diesel, and tow my 3900 lb tt. It tows like a breeze, gets 18-22mpg. Depending on conditions. Without a tow she gets 28 mpg! Can tow up to 7500lbs. Worth looking into. Wish you the best!
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05-07-2019, 06:51 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Utah
Posts: 21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad34
F150 with the 2.7L engine. Will tow 3200 lbs easily.
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Right on Brad. My F150 2.7L Ecoboost can pull a 7600 lb trailer.
When not towing, I get 22 mpg around town, 29 on highway.
When towing, 9mpg. Pulling up a steep canyon, 5mpg. But that's physics.
I love my F150.
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06-18-2019, 03:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Manchester, Tennessee
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Pulling the camper is not the problem, however stopping a 3-4k trailer could be a problem...
Pushing you little Colorado or lightweight F150 down the road...
I would never tow that way. I use the heavier steel bodied 5.4 3v V8
W Fords 6 speed transmission.
My F-150 Screw came equipped w transmission cooler, electric brake controller, heavy duty tow package and can tow around 9600 lbs.
However comma, to keep everything under control I only tow around 5-7k max to ensure safety at all times....
A little truck, a little engine... diesel or not will not hold up for the long haul... see ya down the road, hopefully not on the side...
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06-18-2019, 06:44 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 3,026
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Greyeagle
Pulling the camper is not the problem, however stopping a 3-4k trailer could be a problem...
Pushing you little Colorado or lightweight F150 down the road...
I would never tow that way. I use the heavier steel bodied 5.4 3v V8
W Fords 6 speed transmission.
My F-150 Screw came equipped w transmission cooler, electric brake controller, heavy duty tow package and can tow around 9600 lbs.
However comma, to keep everything under control I only tow around 5-7k max to ensure safety at all times....
A little truck, a little engine... diesel or not will not hold up for the long haul... see ya down the road, hopefully not on the side...
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The trailers have brakes.
Why do you believe things would be better kept under control towing a 5-7K trailer with a vehicle rated to tow 9.6K than towing a 3-4K trailer with a vehicle rated to tow 7.2K?
What is the difference in weight between your F-150 and a Ram 1500 Ecodiesel?
I agree that the wound up 2.7L may not have the greatest longevity if asked to haul a trailer along on a regular basis. The 3.0L diesel will do it all day.
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06-18-2019, 06:50 PM
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#81
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 779
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve 716
I tow a Ford Fusion Hybrid. It doesn't have a conventional transmission so it can be flat towed no to exceed 70 MPH per Ford. The electric motor serves as the transmission. I use the Air Force One brake system so its hook up the cables, enter tow mode, test the lights, and off I go. The car gets between 42 and 45 MPG. I like that.
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can you tow a camper with the fusion like the op is asking?
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06-19-2019, 06:56 AM
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#82
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Live Oak, CA
Posts: 164
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kurtsara
can you tow a camper with the fusion like the op is asking?
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It's being towed behind a motorhome
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06-19-2019, 07:47 AM
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#83
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Oswego, NY
Posts: 483
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Persistent
But I can't resist adding my two cents worth.
My rig is similar to yours. My Pathfinder is a 2015 model. My TT is a Kodiak Cub with a dry weight of about 3400#.
I got between 8 and 12 MPG on a trip from Wisconsin to Texas and back in April. The difference exactly correlated to head, cross, or tail wind.
The only way to significantly reduce gas consumption is to get an aerodynamic TT. Try Airstream, Oliver, Escape, Casita. There are others and there are partially streamline brands like Rpod that are rounded at the top of the back.
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While I love my Escape 21, towing with a 2018 F 150 3.5 EcoBoost averages 12.5 - 13 MPG towing at 63 MPH. Trailer weighs 5000 pounds. That's better than when I tried to tow it with a 2016 Tacoma - 10.5 MPG...
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06-23-2019, 01:56 PM
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#84
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 151
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If thinking new, 2020 will open some models with fuel efficient diesel. Each of the big 3 will be offering a diesel engine in their 1500 trucks. Ford retains their current 3.0L, but no word if will be made available in lower trim lines. Also, fuelly hasn't been kind to actual economy as I look for it to be at least 15% better than gas models to break even on fuel cost at tank. Ram is re-introducing a totally new 3.0 diesel to be available on all trim levels with 'best in class' 12400lb towing which is monster up with v8 gas, but no word on MPG until closer to launch, hinting better than Ford. Prior Ram diesels MPG was enviable. Chevy/GMC are also releasing a 3.0L in-line 6 diesel, again no word on MPG but hinted most trims and no price premium compared to V8 models.
Sadly, doesn't look like returning the diesel Grand Cherokee in 2020 (major re-design projected for 2021), perhaps due to supply line production issues with ramp up for the truck and hints of having some models on the Wrangler line with the 3.0L diesel, but the new Gladiator (Wrangler/Rubicon truck) was just released with the v6 gas, with the diesel to follow later and is a competitor to the mid-size GM Colorado/Canyon.
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