It has been about four years since I towed my 27 FB International with my 2008 Dodge/Cummins 6.7, but as I remember, at about 62 mph, I was achieving 14 mpg.
Now, with my new Serenity 30 RB, having pulled about 1500 miles on this trip, heading northwest, with some significant winds from the west and southwest, I am looking at from 10.5 to 12.5 mpg. Yikes!
I chatted with a fellow at a rest stop who was pulling an Airstream for the past 13 years and he stated the mpg he achieved has diminished in the past several years.
My question is this: For those who are pulling with diesel engines, has anyone else noticed a decrease in fuel mileage over the past few years?
Of course, the wind factor may be entirely to blame, and the fact I am 500 lbs heavier may be the problem. but I was curious about others experience.
I am head east in a week, then back south east so I will reassess the overall fuel mileage once the trip is complete. I was just disappointed to be pulling at about 62 - 64 mph and have what I consider to be poor fuel mileage.
Thanks for any thoughts on this issue.
Now, with my new Serenity 30 RB, having pulled about 1500 miles on this trip, heading northwest, with some significant winds from the west and southwest, I am looking at from 10.5 to 12.5 mpg. Yikes!
I chatted with a fellow at a rest stop who was pulling an Airstream for the past 13 years and he stated the mpg he achieved has diminished in the past several years.
My question is this: For those who are pulling with diesel engines, has anyone else noticed a decrease in fuel mileage over the past few years?
Of course, the wind factor may be entirely to blame, and the fact I am 500 lbs heavier may be the problem. but I was curious about others experience.
I am head east in a week, then back south east so I will reassess the overall fuel mileage once the trip is complete. I was just disappointed to be pulling at about 62 - 64 mph and have what I consider to be poor fuel mileage.
Thanks for any thoughts on this issue.
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