GLF Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 With the way the fuel prices are, I was wondering what everyone is using for a tow vehicle. Myself I have an F250 with a V10. This gas guzzler gets a whopping 10-12 mpg. It sits 95% of the time unless I am using it to tow. I wish I would have picked up one with a diesel instead of the V10 What are you using to haul your rig with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caznik Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 2003 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup 4x4 Quad steering 5.3 V-8 Bad on Gas (13 miles per gal.) But very fast Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Mike Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 2004 Dodge 2500 Diesel 22 mpg @55mph 20 mpg@ 70mph 12-13mpg@ 55-60 pulling a 5th wheel and boat. 15-16mpg for normal everyday driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIRTY DOG Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 2004 dodge quad cab 5.7 l. hemie get almost what capt. mikes gets:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLF Posted May 24, 2006 Author Share Posted May 24, 2006 2004 dodge quad cab 5.7 l. hemie get almost what capt. mikes gets:)I find it very hard to believe, that hemi gets close to 22 mpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishhoge Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 1995 Ford Ranger, 4.0 automatic. I figure around 18 to 20 mpg. Not bad for what I need. My boat is around 1 ton and this truck handles it nicely. I have concidered getting a bigger boat but then I would need to upgrade the truck. Think I will stick with what I have for a while, everything works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 I tow with a 2003 Silverado 1/2 ton w 4WD a 4.8L V8 with a Snow Plow, and trailer tow package. I seldom use it other than to pull boats. I never checked the mileage, (it would only PI$$ me off) LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangerDan Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 I tow my boat about (4500 lbs) with an 04 Chevy Suburban 2500. Vortec 8100, complete tow package trans & oil cooler. This truck has lots of goodies TV, DVD, VHS, OnStar so who cares about the gas milage. If it makes the wife happy my jobs half done!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFly Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 2002 Dodge Quad cab with 5.9L, full towing package. I think I get around 10 mph when I hook the boat on. It's a gas drinker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dv8oR Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 '03 Silverado 4x4 5.3Gets 16 to the gallon weather I'm pulling something or not so that part I'm cool with.Boat, horse trailer, etc etc etc 16!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonSlayer Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 '00 Silverado 1/2 ton 4wd 5.3L with towing package. 13-16mpg no matter what/where I'm going or what I'm hauling. On a good day with a tail wind and running down hill I'll get 18 on the highway at 60mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Take Six... Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Its an 05' Tacoma with a 245hp V-6. The boat and trailer run about 3,000lbs dry. I get 17mpg when I tow and 22mpg not towing. The tac runs around 2,400 rpm at 70 mph. My only problem is the transimssion has a passive computer system that changes shift points based upon the drivers driving habits. Unfortunatly, that all goes out the window when I hook up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satisfaxion_Gauranteed Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 2004 F150 FX4 packagearound 17mpg driving general driving14mpg towing the boat12 beating on it around the farm :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Mike Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 I find it very hard to believe, that hemi gets close to 22 mpg.Me too! That I gotta see. SIL has one and gets terrible mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoonfed Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 2006 HD2500 Duramax Diesel Quad Cab Chevy. Just bought it to pull Spoonfed to the big pond! i get 18 in town, 18 pulling the boat, and 23 empty on the hw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just One Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 I got a '04 Crew Cab 1/2 ton. Pullin the boat I get 13 or 14 @ 75mph. If I can keep it around 65 to 70mph I get around 15 to 17mpg. I got a K&N but I still need to get a exhaust. Who wants to take there time when there on there way fishin' (But im not talkin drivin crazy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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