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Butterfly_Lee
Senior Member Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Corpus Christi Online Status: Offline Posts: 131 |
Topic: Let's talk MPGs Posted: 29 Sep 2010 at 4:37pm |
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Ok, So I have a 2.4L engine I get about 10 to 12 (twelve is flat land no wind), I have a 50% drop in gas milage when towing. Which means I'm no better off with the smaller truck then the bigger TV other than I get 20-22 when not towing.
Lee
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Outbound
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
Posted: 29 Sep 2010 at 12:23pm | |
Don't forget, MPGs can be deceptive when they're low. For example, if one person gets 10 MPG while towing and another gets 12 MPG, the second person gets 20% better gas mileage.
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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Posted: 29 Sep 2010 at 11:00am | |
Ditto - misplacedtexan - welcome! Check in often. I also agree, your mpg numbers sound about what most average. But, look at it this way; think of the spg (smiles per gallon) you'll get out of using your Pod. Happy camping!
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psaman
Senior Member Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Location: Corpus Christi Online Status: Offline Posts: 231 |
Posted: 29 Sep 2010 at 10:59am | |
Agreed; what's amazing to me is that the mpg's all seem to be about the same, regardless of t.v. engine size (5.3L,4.8 l, 3.8L, etc.).
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 29 Sep 2010 at 8:11am | |
Welcome misplacedtexan! Those mpg's sound about right.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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misplacedtexan
Newbie Joined: 28 Sep 2010 Location: Tennessee Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Posted: 28 Sep 2010 at 5:35pm | |
I tow with a 2008 sliverado with the 4.8 eng. I get 10 to 12 towing. Even with this eng. it pulls hard at times, even on level road. Can not use overdrive.
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Misplacedtexan
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TIDALWAVE
Senior Member Joined: 21 Nov 2009 Location: MINNESOTA Online Status: Offline Posts: 315 |
Posted: 04 Jul 2010 at 11:36am | |
I highly recommend that whatever TV (with auto trans) you use towing your Pod, that you have
an auxillary transmission radiator on your vehicle. I also have an RV. The transmission crashed after just 7,000 miles of simply driving the RV at normal speeds and terrain and not towing anything. I always assumed that an auxillary radiator was there for the times when extra towing was occurring or very high outside temps. But it appears that Ford radiators are not large enough to handle the auto trans heat output. It turned out that the fluid lines to the cooler were pinched at the factory and no fluid had ever gone through the cooler. The trans fluid still was sent to the main radiator for cooling but apparently that was insufficient. The fluid temp never got hot enough to 'burn' the fluid or send a signal that the transmission was overheating. But the elevated temps eventually damaged the transmission enough to cause it to finally break down completely. The transmission had to be replaced along with a new auxillary radiator. $5,000 dollar replacement...luckily the RV was still under warranty. But it took three weeks to get it replaced. So don't assume that your standard radiator will handle the extra heat output from your auto transmission while towing your Pod. |
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TerryM
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Location: Saint Augustine Online Status: Offline Posts: 1950 |
Posted: 03 Jul 2010 at 4:21pm | |
When towing it would be a good idea not to use overdrive. That will cause your tranny to do a lot of extra shifting. Not a good thing.
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RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4
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ToddsPod
Groupie Joined: 20 May 2010 Location: Conroe, Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 77 |
Posted: 03 Jul 2010 at 3:19pm | |
Good news for us. We were concerned that our 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan didn't come with the towing package. We had the dealer install one when we purchased it, but they didn't do any other modifications. I spoke yesterday with the dealer and the parts and service guys at Spring Dodge in Spring, Texas about our towing doubts. They went through the parts catalog with me and showed me where the transmission cooler was located (included in all 2006 Grand Caravans, regardless of whether it has the towing package or not). It is the top portion of the A/C coil and there are two lines that run from the coil to the transmission. Other than the hitch, the only difference between a model with the towing package and one without is the auto leveling suspension. We don't have this on ours, but have reenforced it with suspension helpers (bolt on to the leaf springs to add support). So we are good to tow! No need to buy a new TV.
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'07 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Longbed QuadCab 4.7L V8 --- '10 Forest River R-Pod 172 |
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cane2
Groupie Joined: 06 Dec 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 92 |
Posted: 26 Jun 2010 at 10:16am | |
Yes and also engine oil cooler,bigger radiator with 2 fans. The load leveling is NOT air controlled but works very good as i carry a mobility scooter in the back and a lift for it and the van handles it great. your best millage will be at 55-58 i have found. Just don't try and be the leader of the parade. I also do not use a WDH or sway bar.
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