Fuel mileage
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I have an '11 Cummins deleted on 35's. Pulling I get 13/14, just deck I can get 15-17 depending on roads.
We've been pulling w/duramaxes for years, always close to new so I think we've tried 'em all.
With 4 place inline & I know for a fact that the only way we ever get 10 or better is if the roads are glare ice.
Otherwise it's 8-10 mpg consistently year after year.
I will admit though that we push it harder than a wedding night dink.
With 4 place inline & I know for a fact that the only way we ever get 10 or better is if the roads are glare ice.
Otherwise it's 8-10 mpg consistently year after year.
I will admit though that we push it harder than a wedding night dink.
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Sounds about right. I wouldn't be complaining about those mileage numbers. Try 8-10 pulling 700 miles one way with a big gooseneck. When it comes down to it, fuel in the truck is one of the smallest expenses in sledding. Just don't worry about it and life is better.
Went from deck to 20' inline, didn't change milage at all, just cleaner and no worries about theft of stuff!
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Those two sleds sticking up there create a lot of wind resistance. I thought decks would get better mileage too. Fact is it was only 1 or 2 mpg better. Trailers keep the sleds nice and clean and out of the salt slop.
Yeah wind turbulence shouldn't be understated. In fact on my work truck I actually get the same mpg's with a ladder rack and 2 ladders as I do pulling a 4 place open trailer and 4 sleds.
thats impressive. i only get 14-15 mpg @ 80 mph EMPTY with my 2012 cummins, deleted, custom tuning, 34x12x20 tires. 4 place open trailer @ 80 mph and i consistantly get 10 mpg.http://www.fuelly.com/car/ram/2500/2012/bocephus/230082
i live in ND...... when going to the mountains to ride sled = long way to go, short time to get there :noidea:
We'd still be on our first trip if we were diving 65!
Lol. Only get so many hours of vacation to burn up a year.
Never fails there is always "that" 150 miles of road that it is white knuckled and everyone in the truck is awake no matter how tired they are. They want to see their demise coming!
When you get major trailer sway @ 85, I'd swear I could crush diamonds with my poop hole.
Crowwinds that make you Change lanes without turning the wheel. That drives the pucker factor up there to.
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Fixed for you. Yes, I've been there.
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It's amazing how much time you save when you're stopping for fuel 1/3 less and peeing in Gatorade jugs:face-icon-small-win
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