Toyota Tundra MPG when Towing

[Cobra Jock]

Just got a new 2019 bel cab, 5.7. Left Maine with 1096 miles on it. We pulled a 8000 lb camper to Virginia going over the Western mtns ,never 95 side. Average fit the trip 11.8. I used 93 octane for the pull . the worst segment over mtns south of Scranton on I-81 I still got 10.6.
I was pleased with the trip, really an easy pull.

 

[toyotafan]

Just got a new 2019 bel cab, 5.7. Left Maine with 1096 miles on it. We pulled a 8000 lb camper to Virginia going over the Western mtns ,never 95 side. Average fit the trip 11.8. I used 93 octane for the pull . the worst segment over mtns south of Scranton on I-81 I still got 10.6.
I was pleased with the trip, really an easy pull.

I'd love to start a Tundra MPH while Towing thread. In fact, I might to do that and start it with these two posts.

 

[tibadoe]

.......... Average fit the trip 11.8. I used 93 octane for the pull . the worst segment over mtns south of Scranton on I-81 I still got 10.6.................

That is pretty good mileage pulling 8k. Wonder how that would compare to 87 octane.

 

[Cobra Jock]

I may try to go down one grade on the way back to Maine, same route. The pull should be similar. I won't be returning till Oct.

 

[toyotafan]

I may try to go down one grade on the way back to Maine, same route. The pull should be similar. I won't be returning till Oct.

How big is your trailer?

 

[Cobra Jock]

34 feet, 8000+ when loaded. Plus the extra stuff in the bed of the truck.

 

[Cobra Jock]

A couple of photos

 

[toyotafan]

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Nice. Where have you towed it? I looked at that brand before. I was looking at going up to this trailer.

 

[Cobra Jock]

I just bought it the end of July, our 1st and only pull to date was from mid-coast Maine to south central Virginia. Over 90 to 88, 81, 64 the down the middle of Virginia on state roads. 1007 miles, heading back the end of this month (Sept).

 

[Cobra Jock]

Ps I avoid I95 from Boston to Richmond at all costs.

 

[toyotafan]

When I was towing my Jayco with an SUV, I tried to hit no more than 65 mph and I avoided all heavy traffic when I could. The worst was when going through windy areas and at the same time had a semi-truck trailer go past me and forced me over a bit. Anti-sway really did work wonders though. But used to like to avoid traffic by driving more at night but now it's just non-stop long-haul trucks so that doesn't work out as well. So I just go daytime.

 

[toyotafan]

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Take some more pics of that trailer when you get a chance. I like the way it looks and at 8,000 lbs it would be a good choice for me to tow with my Tundra.

 

[Cobra Jock]

 

[Cobra Jock]

Just returned from Virginia. Same route. Only difference was the octane , used 89 on way back instead of 93.
Pulling over the mtns mpg dropped to 9.6 and highway dropped to 11.1.
I felt only a slight drop in performance. The drop in mpg was greater than I expected.
My TTC decal was in the ton of mail I picked up at the PO.
Will sent photos when I get it on. Thanks.

 

[toyotafan]

Just returned from Virginia. Same route. Only difference was the octane , used 89 on way back instead of 93.
Pulling over the mtns mpg dropped to 9.6 and highway dropped to 11.1.
I felt only a slight drop in performance. The drop in mpg was greater than I expected.
My TTC decal was in the ton of mail I picked up at the PO.
Will sent photos when I get it on. Thanks.

Good stuff

 

[toyotafan]

How's the mpg?