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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-21-2017, 04:27 PM
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Posted By slowmover
Go get a TARE weight. Fill up max fuel at the...

Go get a TARE weight. Fill up max fuel at the truckstop and weigh truck with driver only plus gear constantly aboard.

What are the axle (tire/wheel) ratings?

How much "capacity" on either...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-19-2017, 08:24 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,966
Posted By slowmover
Retirements a ways off yet, but "how" to do this...

Retirements a ways off yet, but "how" to do this is what I grew up with as a third generation owner.

The "best" TV on that score, IMO, is the one that's paid for. Wrote a check for mine ten years...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-26-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,966
Posted By slowmover
GPS isn't perfect either. 63.5 mph will...

GPS isn't perfect either.

63.5 mph will show as 64.

Odometer and engine hour meter are what count as to maintenance, thus to looking at fuel burn.

Average MPH for a given fuel burn is the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-26-2017, 09:07 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,966
Posted By slowmover
As with others noting the effects of winds and...

As with others noting the effects of winds and traffic etc on instant mpg, it's also a way of testing for best fuel economy per WD adjustments. When WD isn't ideal, mpg will be down.

I've taken...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-25-2017, 05:16 PM
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Views: 5,966
Posted By slowmover
IN 200k+ miles my overhead mpg indicator is off...

IN 200k+ miles my overhead mpg indicator is off by approximately 11%.

Most of the time I can deduct from it by .75/mpg at highway speeds and be quite close to what is true.

It's useful for...
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