jlongpre Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 We are in the process of planning to be full time next year and plan on buying a fifth wheel and a truck. Can you please inform me what type of mileage you get on a ford, dodge or chevy diesel 350/3500 dually without towing since the truck will be our main transportation for sightseeing etc. and mileage while towing. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, John and Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 F350, 2012 Crewcab dually, 3.73 axle, towing heavy....9 to 10 mpg on relatively flat roads at 63 mph,....9 to 10 mpg. Open road, unloaded, 16 to 17 mph at 65 mph Running around town, unloaded, 14 to 15 mpg. Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don&penny Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 2013 Dodge dually, 3500 cummins diesel. We got 18 mpg during our 6 month stay in Yellowstone this summer (many hills but only 45 mph speed limit). Normal roads, speeds and weather we have been getting over 16 mpg, but the truck is barely broken in yet. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Greg Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 2014 F350 6.7L 3.73 rear end dually crew cab 17.5K miles 11.5 towing 17K fifth wheel low of 8.7 high of 14 depending on wind and terrain 17 non towing on open road 60 to 65mph 12 to 13 city non towing Greg & Judy Bahnmiller Class of 2007 2014 F350 2007 HitchHiker Champagne Both sold 2/19, settled in Foley, AL after 12 years on the road http://bahnmilleradventure.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 2011 Ford F350 dually LWB crewcab. 10.8 to 11.5 towing a 15.5K 5th wheel 15.2 overall with 60% interstate running 70 to 80 and 40% in town. 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjhunter01 Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Your driving habits will make a big difference in mpg. I drive a 2006 Chevy dually diesel pulling a 34' fifth wheel w/swivel trailer and Goldwing at 16k lbs. I get 11-12 mpg loaded and 20-22 empty, however I rarely exceed 60 mph and plan my lights and stops to minimize braking. Wind and terrain also make a difference. When my son drives he gets 2-3 mpg less sole based on driving habits. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 All these duallies are rather heavy. Takes a lot of power to get them moving. Stop and go will burn a lot of fuel. I average 12-14 as a commute. Towing 20,000# Teton 7. Never had it on a "trip". Taking off "turtle slow" will help but I don't drive like that. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reed and elaine Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 The mpg given in the previous posts are pretty much what we get with 12,000 pounds 5th wheel and 2006 Chevie dualie diesel. We keep to about 60 mph. Do run into folks that make some outrageous cliams Reed and Elaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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