Towing fuel economy... What are you getting?

[chasc]

The only complaints on this trip using this Ranger as a tow vehicle is the slop in the hitch receiver and the gas tank is too small.

Are you just bothered by the shank rattling when going over bumps while the trailer is un-hitched? That’s the only time I’ve noticed it. When towing, the spring bars of the WDH keep it pre-loaded so I never hear it rattle then.

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[buzzleo]

Well after 3 trips with my new truck towing my trailer, I am quite happy with it! It pulls better than the 2.3L in my 2023 truck and the fuel economy towing seems to be a tick better as well. While towing I tend to keep my speed between 90-100 KM/H. I keep 10th locked out and depending on how's it going I will sometimes lock out 9th as well, otherwise I just let it do it's thing. I do run premium in my truck at all times usually. Either 91, 93, or 94 octane depending on the station I stop at. I don't use the computer reading as it is always off, saying I'm getting better than what I actually am getting. The truck bed carries the trailer spare tire, 2x 20lb propane tanks, some firewood, griddle, small BBQ, folding table. The trailer tongue with full water is a bit over 600lb and pulls quite good with a full tank. Trailer is just a small 16ft with a gvwr of 4,000 lbs.

1st trip -> Heading west, no water in tank I got 20.2 L/100 KM; 5.0 KM/L; 11.7 MPG. Heading west from my place to the campground you are increasing in elevation from around 2326 FT to 3020 FT. Heading back east I got 16.6 L/100 KM; 6.0KM/L; 14.2 MPG

2nd trip -> I didn't fuel up before/after as it was close to home and only used about a 1/4 tank, so it was probably around 10 MPG; 23.52L/100 KM; 4.25 KM/L

3rd trip -> Heading east, 40 gallons water in tank I got 21.3L/100 KM; 4.7KM/L; 11.1 MPG and coming back west I was fighting a wind the entire way so got 22.3L/100 KM; 4.5KM/L; 10.5 MPG. I kept the truck in 8th gear both ways as there are quite a few hills and quite a few jogs in the road requiring you to stop, turn and then accelerate again.

I have a trip to BC coming in September so it will be interesting to see what I get for fuel usage. I will be travelling with no water in the tank as the campground I'm going to is full service. Will be about 1300 KM's round trip!

What is everyone else getting for fuel economy while towing?

I get ~13 mpg pulling a 19 ft keystone reign. It weighs 4500# 600# tongue weight (by the cat scales). 2025 2.3 fx4 xlt.