Gas 6.0l vs 5.9 cummins MPG
03-30-2015, 09:07 AM
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I towed my 38 Fountain 13-14k lbs with trailer , on two long trips last summer. First trip was loto , close to 1000 miles round trip. That trip I used my old school 1997 dually with 454, and 4.10 rear. Hand calculated fuel mileage, was right at 8mpg for the trip. Flat ground or hills, didn't seem to matter. 8mpg was it. I had my speedo corrected for my tire size, and on GPS my speedo is about dead nuts , so that info I feel is accurate.
Next trip was to traverse city, about 700 miles round trip. For this, we used mg by buddies 2013 ram diesel srw. 3.42 rear, and according to his dash meter, averaged 12mpg for the trip.
Towing with the ram was nice. Mainly because it simply is an all around more modern and comfortable vehicle then my old Chevy. If I towed more often , I'd love to buy a newer diesel truck. Icdeppls Ram is sweet
Next trip was to traverse city, about 700 miles round trip. For this, we used mg by buddies 2013 ram diesel srw. 3.42 rear, and according to his dash meter, averaged 12mpg for the trip.
Towing with the ram was nice. Mainly because it simply is an all around more modern and comfortable vehicle then my old Chevy. If I towed more often , I'd love to buy a newer diesel truck. Icdeppls Ram is sweet
03-30-2015, 09:10 AM
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Your DD is very nice but also fails the economic test.
Since you do not specify the type of boat but include "radar arch" one has to assume something along the performance cruiser (Formula) or similar lines.
Higher center of gravity will be as big of a factor as weight itself.
The same reason you choose the Jag is why a truck (in options presented, a diesel dually) makes more sense. For long tows, the comfort and stability of long wheel base, stiffer springs and dually will leave you in better mental and physical shape to enjoy the event and return to work.
If you want to keep the covered/secure storage of the suburban, add a tonneau or cab high hard top. Cab height will have twice the usable storage space as the suburban with a similar look.
03-30-2015, 09:13 AM
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03-30-2015, 11:18 AM
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Gasser always working it's A** off, always sounding like its ready to blow.
Maybe just my preference, also like with the diesels all the remaining drive train
is typically built better also.
Good luck with your choice
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03-30-2015, 12:01 PM
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God I love internet truck MPG threads... 
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03-30-2015, 02:37 PM
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From what I read on the interwebs another 2-3mpg when removing the emissions.. The exhaust couldn`t be more restricted on mine with emissions. The oil turns to tar color 5 minutes after an oil change thanx to the EGR . It`s a real winner
I`m still under warranty for another 2 years so it has to stay on.
I love the truck thou, so quiet, plenty of power, don`t have a single complaint except that I waited so long to buy one.
I`m still under warranty for another 2 years so it has to stay on.
I love the truck thou, so quiet, plenty of power, don`t have a single complaint except that I waited so long to buy one.
03-30-2015, 05:51 PM
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Yeah yeah if all you guys were that concerned with fuel milage you would own SAILBOATS!!!!
I think i get about 9-10mpg towing between 6 and 7k with my Duramax. But of course that includes blowing by imports on the hills and just hammering down in general
I think i get about 9-10mpg towing between 6 and 7k with my Duramax. But of course that includes blowing by imports on the hills and just hammering down in general
