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Old 07-17-2013 | 01:30 PM
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Even with new injectors installed I am only getting 9mpg pulling my 32ft 5th wheel. It grosses out around 12k. New K&N air filter, Smarty Jr. (in tow mode), new fuel filters.

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Old 07-17-2013 | 05:50 PM
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put your smarty in economy mode if you want fuel economy. adding more fueling/power isn't going to net better fuel economy.

what is your gearing and tire size?
 
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Old 07-18-2013 | 03:02 AM
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How much frontal area on that 5ver? How fast are you towing it? I got 12.5 mpg over about 4800 miles in my 08 (and again in my 12 valve) towing roughly that much (+/- 2k or so) in a bumper pull car hauler.
 
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Old 07-18-2013 | 11:40 AM
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yeah, speed and wind drag will also play a big role...

the faster you drive, the worse your economy will be.
 
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Old 07-18-2013 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Jigabop
put your smarty in economy mode if you want fuel economy. adding more fueling/power isn't going to net better fuel economy.

what is your gearing and tire size?
I will try towing it in fuel/economy.

3.73 and 285/75 R17
 
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Old 07-18-2013 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by horatio102
How much frontal area on that 5ver? How fast are you towing it? I got 12.5 mpg over about 4800 miles in my 08 (and again in my 12 valve) towing roughly that much (+/- 2k or so) in a bumper pull car hauler.
Its a Lardeo 32bh, so not sure

55-62 mph.
 



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