CrosbyDave
Member
Hello all, first post here.
I've owned a TT and currently have a 1/2 ton towable 32' 5er.
When towing with my 2019 F-250 diesel I generally average 9-10mpgs, never anymore than that. (all stock, no truck lift).
With today's fuel prices and not knowing where they are headed I was wondering, when buying my next trailer if there is a noticeable difference in tow fuel economy between the two types.
My wife and I are in the beginning stages of shopping for our next towable- replacing a bunkhouse with a rear living- and the fuel crunch got me to wondering- is there much of a fuel consumption difference between a TT and 5er if the weights and general shape are the same?
I can see where air flowing over the truck and smacking the front of the TT would be an air flow collision to overcome.
I can also see that the 5er sticking up over the cab is also creating a wind block of a height variety.
And yes I know, a lot of people don't care and will pay whatever whenever the tank needs it- that's a great place to be, but not where my brain lives.
Trying to get the best use out of the money I've be entrusted with is part of how I was made.
Has anyone noticed a gain or reduction when switching from one style of towable to another?
Thanks for the replies.
I've owned a TT and currently have a 1/2 ton towable 32' 5er.
When towing with my 2019 F-250 diesel I generally average 9-10mpgs, never anymore than that. (all stock, no truck lift).
With today's fuel prices and not knowing where they are headed I was wondering, when buying my next trailer if there is a noticeable difference in tow fuel economy between the two types.
My wife and I are in the beginning stages of shopping for our next towable- replacing a bunkhouse with a rear living- and the fuel crunch got me to wondering- is there much of a fuel consumption difference between a TT and 5er if the weights and general shape are the same?
I can see where air flowing over the truck and smacking the front of the TT would be an air flow collision to overcome.
I can also see that the 5er sticking up over the cab is also creating a wind block of a height variety.
And yes I know, a lot of people don't care and will pay whatever whenever the tank needs it- that's a great place to be, but not where my brain lives.
Trying to get the best use out of the money I've be entrusted with is part of how I was made.
Has anyone noticed a gain or reduction when switching from one style of towable to another?
Thanks for the replies.