towing mileage ?

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I have a 01 3500 auto with just under 10,000 miles. We just went up to Mich. last week to pick up our new trailer. I have been getting 19 mpg empty give or take and have been very happy with that. When pulling the trailer [8000 lbs. ] the first couple of tanks I averaged 10. 8, a lot of this was in the mountains and I was running 60,65 sometimes 70. When we got closer to home mostly flat land I made sure we stayed under 60 and we got 11. 2. I was hoping for a little better towing mileage but I am not sure if this is about normal or not. I did the math on all these figures, trip computer seems to be about . 5 off. Any one have any tips on doing any better towing.

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01,3500,auto,2wd,quad,black sport,agate leather,All options

 

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you might wanna check the thread:

24 valve towing mileage

in the power train BB.

 

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Bill:
I have a 2000 ram 3500 dualie 4 X 4 and pull a 15,000 lb fifth wheel. I have the 4:10 rear end and the tow package and I get about 12 mpg towing on mostly level ground and about 10. 5 around the mountains. Empty I get about 16 mpg. With a 11. 5', 4,200 lb pickup camper I get 12. 5 mpg. I have 16,000 miles on mine. I would say you are probably getting about average. It will improve as you put more miles on it. At first I was only getting about 9 mpg.

Dewdo in the other Washington

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2000 Ram 3500 4wd dualie W/B-D Exhaust Brake, Auto-Loc, Armr bed liner, DeeZee running boards, mud flaps, steps, leather, white with color splash on sides, would like to BOMB it, but after warranty. VA Box waiting to install.

34' King Of The Road 5th wheeler & 11. 5 Arctic Fox pickup camper. Winter in Arizona (Martinez Lake)