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pilotmass Champion Author Boston Posts:1,825 Points:502,610 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 8:07:55 AM Ignore pilotmass Report Abuse What do you tow and what does it cost you in mpg?

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What do you tow and what does it cost you in mpg?

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the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,908 Points:2,055,805 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Dec 24, 2012 6:26:39 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Nothing at present but my unit is able to do the big jobs if needed.
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 24, 2012 3:43:34 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nothing
cv Champion Author Raleigh Posts:15,206 Points:3,266,580 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Dec 24, 2012 3:38:42 AM Ignore cv Report Abuse I tow a fishing boat several times a year.
05FLHRI Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,456 Points:498,880 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 22, 2012 5:14:24 AM Ignore 05FLHRI Report Abuse a trailer
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,304 Points:689,480 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 22, 2012 4:19:16 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse nothing
JohnTIZ Veteran Author Ontario Posts:253 Points:25,545 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 9:41:07 PM Ignore JohnTIZ Report Abuse 29 ft travel trailer, about 8,000 lbs. Truck is "rated" to pull it but is actually not up to the task. Joined the ranks of seasonals this year. It sits on a beautiful site in a conservation area now, year round. :)
Mr1lung All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:811 Points:164,150 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 9:45:06 PM Ignore Mr1lung Report Abuse No
Mr1lung All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:811 Points:164,150 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2012 9:44:57 PM Ignore Mr1lung Report Abuse No
drbkowen Rookie Author Portland Posts:5 Points:17,805 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2012 3:49:54 PM Ignore drbkowen Report Abuse When we go on vacation we tow a 28' travel trailer and get 10 MPG.
Mr1lung All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:811 Points:164,150 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2012 3:21:35 PM Ignore Mr1lung Report Abuse nothing
lyanMI Veteran Author Detroit Posts:267 Points:211,360 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2012 6:20:45 AM Ignore lyanMI Report Abuse I don't
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2012 3:32:05 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nothing
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,057 Points:800,295 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2012 2:57:00 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse Nothing.
13Octane Champion Author Tucson Posts:2,147 Points:332,165 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 2:56:40 PM Ignore 13Octane Report Abuse nothing
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 3:51:36 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nothing
DanFMA Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,111 Points:1,072,485 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 2:59:31 AM Ignore DanFMA Report Abuse 23' bayliner.
Casey225 Rookie Author Baton Rouge Posts:91 Points:80,265 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 2:48:11 AM Ignore Casey225 Report Abuse 30ft fifthwheel. A difference of 8mpg, dropping from 22mpg to 14mpg.
wintersucks Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,008 Points:15,060 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:59:39 AM Ignore wintersucks Report Abuse Bumper pulls 12-20ft, skid steer, gooseneck flatbeds & cattle trailer, gravity boxes (empty and full), machinery, etc. Its a farm, the truck isn't a tar baby.
myphenix Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,285 Points:362,675 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2012 4:54:54 AM Ignore myphenix Report Abuse camper
1007 All-Star Author Michigan Posts:564 Points:997,905 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2012 9:26:25 AM Ignore 1007 Report Abuse Small utility trailer never checked.
Alien6500 All-Star Author London Posts:945 Points:140,275 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2012 7:43:53 AM Ignore Alien6500 Report Abuse snowmobiles and it costs 3 mpg overall
MS_mom_1965 Rookie Author Mississippi Posts:4 Points:255,510 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2012 7:35:07 AM Ignore MS_mom_1965 Report Abuse Pontoon boat (occasionally)
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,533 Points:2,836,290 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2012 6:32:13 AM Ignore gvan Report Abuse Haven't towed anything for years.
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2012 3:40:09 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nothing
installer All-Star Author San Diego Posts:930 Points:477,325 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2012 2:48:50 PM Ignore installer Report Abuse nothing.
installer All-Star Author San Diego Posts:930 Points:477,325 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2012 2:48:49 PM Ignore installer Report Abuse nothing.
LKnight598 All-Star Author South Carolina Posts:813 Points:187,690 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2012 1:40:27 PM Ignore LKnight598 Report Abuse Boat and tractor....16mpg
DoctorOH Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,873 Points:1,078,375 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2012 9:34:02 PM Ignore DoctorOH Report Abuse Nothing
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,788 Points:2,895,610 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2012 9:11:29 PM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse Every now and again I will tow my 6' X 12' foot cargo trailer and the milage goes down about 2 miles per gallon depending on how much weight I tow with it.
2amy Champion Author Fresno Posts:1,714 Points:605,655 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2012 12:12:15 PM Ignore 2amy Report Abuse Large 5th wheel. miles per gallon is 12 to 14 mpg. also using diesel fuel.
BUSSY Champion Author Dallas Posts:9,907 Points:1,541,490 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2012 9:28:57 AM Ignore BUSSY Report Abuse nothing
medic6133 Champion Author New York Posts:1,120 Points:216,265 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2012 5:29:20 AM Ignore medic6133 Report Abuse Don't tow anything
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2012 5:06:17 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse No
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,304 Points:689,480 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2012 2:59:52 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse nothing
Z12 Champion Author Toledo Posts:3,661 Points:759,665 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2012 7:44:39 PM Ignore Z12 Report Abuse Nothing
skidsteer85xt Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,654 Points:188,000 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2012 7:25:27 PM Ignore skidsteer85xt Report Abuse gooese neck trailer hook to a power stroke gets 16 on highway with trailer it qets 10 to 12 mpg
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 3:44:07 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nothing
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 3:44:07 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nothing
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 3:44:07 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nothing
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 3:44:06 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nothing
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 3:44:06 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nothing
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 3:44:05 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nothing
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2012 3:44:05 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nothing
GrumpyCat Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,611 Points:789,785 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 11:54:34 AM Ignore GrumpyCat Report Abuse Whatever I want. Some trailers drop 29 MPG to 10 MPG.
Bud76 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:4,082 Points:762,840 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 9:58:13 AM Ignore Bud76 Report Abuse nothing
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,057 Points:800,295 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2012 2:55:54 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse Nothing
wshokie12 Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:1,325 Points:216,785 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2012 9:30:11 PM Ignore wshokie12 Report Abuse small trailer
RRBC Champion Author Victoria Posts:2,710 Points:530,040 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 3:15:31 PM Ignore RRBC Report Abuse nothing
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:8,725 Points:1,581,450 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2012 6:09:18 AM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse I don't tow anything.
jrferrari All-Star Author Orlando Posts:652 Points:172,590 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2012 8:02:41 AM Ignore jrferrari Report Abuse I towed a 5K lbs sailboat with my Grand Cherokee. I think I went from 19mpg to 8mpg.