Towing - first trip thoughts...

[rmarquette]

I pulled 14' enclosed trailer from WI to FL and back and averaged over 10MPG.


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[DarinT]

I tow a little, but I find it important to balance the trailer tongue weight or you can feel more sway, even with the WDH.

 

[tmaxxer]

To the OP:
Where you using Tow mode?
What gear and rpm where running?
Sometimes manually dropping a gear will let the eng run easier and might get a little better mileage...

Yes, all in tow mode. Didn't check rpms or gears.

MPG was actually 8.6 avg after checking the truck computer. I am pleased with how it ran. Didn't get the Raptor to haul all over. Except haul butt in the desert.

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Altitude, weather, and terrain very likely could be causing the disparity in MPGs. OP should post where he towed, which route, etc. to have an accurate comparison.
I didn't get my Rappy to tow, other than maybe my flat bed with my RZR or maybe the Scout from time to time. That's why I have the Super Duty.

Towed from Vegas to Southern Utah up the I-15 and back and around the 2 lane roads there. There are climbs and flat parts to the highways.

 

[bwep]

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=96146&stc=1&d=1516239742


This set up runs about 4.500lbs. Winter blend fuel, cold temps and cruising 70-80 mph I see 8.5-9.5. Parts of the Maine turnpike speed limit is 75

I installed the Hellwig swaybar. Made a big difference in towing, as a matter of fact big difference when empty.

 

[Loufish]

Didn't get the Raptor to haul all over. Except haul butt in the desert.

I hear that....my present 2wd prerunner gets about 12 mpg NOT towing...

 

[DANACO]

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=96146&stc=1&d=1516239742


This set up runs about 4.500lbs. Winter blend fuel, cold temps and cruising 70-80 mph I see 8.5-9.5. Parts of the Maine turnpike speed limit is 75

I installed the Hellwig swaybar. Made a big difference in towing, as a matter of fact big difference when empty.

What is the difference you feel when empty using the rear sway bar ?

 

[bwep]

the Hellwig sway bar removed most of the side to side rocking.

 

[xxaarraa]

To the OP:
Where you using Tow mode?
What gear and rpm where running?
Sometimes manually dropping a gear will let the eng run easier and might get a little better mileage...

Say more about dropping a gear. Why would making the engine rev higher be better for mpg?

 

[tmd11111]

To the OP:
Where you using Tow mode?
What gear and rpm where running?
Sometimes manually dropping a gear will let the eng run easier and might get a little better mileage...

Towing mode doesn't improve MPG's, neither does dropping a gear manually.

 

[Loufish]

Towing mode doesn't improve MPG's, neither does dropping a gear manually.

Sounds like you already tried that...thanks, good to know. Some trucks do...