| Gas Mileage Info Request
Greetings Roger!
Here is the data on my tow vehicles:
1999 GMC Suburban K2500
7400 VORTEC V8
Dyno-Tuned for 93-Octane Premium Fuel
Four-Wheel Drive
Heavy Duty Overdrive Automatic Transmission
4.10 Differential Ratios
10,000 lb. Trailer Towing Package
6,100 Pound Towed Weight ('64 Overlander)
Towing MPG - - 55 MPH maximum speed when towing
- - 11.5 MPG (Plains) - - 9.0 MPG (Mountains)
Solo MPG - - 62 MPH or 3 MPH below posted limit
- - 14.5 MPG (Plains) - - 12.5 MPG (Mountains)
Currently has 124,000 miles about half of which included the trailer.
1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
8.2 Liter (501 cubic inch) V8 - - 4 BBL Carburetor
425A Turbo Hydramatic (3-Speed) <Front Wheel Drive>
2.70 Final Drive Ratio
6,000 lb. Trailer Tow Rating
3,100 Pound Towed Weight ('78 Argosy Minuet)
Towing MPG - - 55 MPH maximum speed when towing
- - 8 MPG (Plains) - - 6.5 MPG (Mountains)
Solo MPG - - 60 MPH or at least 3 MPH below posted limit
- - 12 MPG (Plains) - - 10 MPG (Mountains)
Currently has 122,000 miles with about 2,000 including the trailer.
Kevin
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Kevin D. Allen WBCCI (Lifetime Member)/VAC/Free Wheelers #6359 AIR #827
1964 Overlander International/1999 GMC K2500 Suburban (7400 VORTEC/4.11 Differentials)
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre/1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible (8.2 Liter V8/2.70 Final Drive)
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