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Originally Posted by onesojourner
ok Just got back from our trip north. So far I am not at all happy with my results.
16.4 mix of city and highway no towing.
16.7 on tank number 1 towing 55-65
16.6 on tank number 2 towing. 55-65
Does any one have any tips to get 3 more mpg?
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When I told you what I got towing my tent trailer (20+mpg) you have to keep in mind a few things:
First it was
100% highway driving with excellent traffic flow and little to no wind (only 10 minutes of stop and go traffic, that's all). Secondly my truck had B rated summer/all season type of tires (stock size). Thirdly my tent trailer is much more aerodynamic than your trailer with jet ski's. Fourthly I rarely broke 60mph and cruised mainly at 55-60 (55 was the posted speed limit). The second I went over 60mph I found my mileage dropped due to drag. And lastly some highways I went on I would get 16-19mpg as a constant pulling my trailer. For whatever reason, I'd get 20+mpg on some highways and not others. I think it had to do with traffic flow, posted speed limits, wind direction, and overall altitude gain/loss. If you are gaining overall altitude over the course of 300-400 miles theoretically your mileage should be worse than if you are going downhill over the course of those miles.
The mileage you got is repectable and what I consider within normal limits with the set up you have and the speed you drove. Probably what you didn't want to hear. Sorry. I would have to agree with many on this thread, 20+mpg while pulling a trailer is not the norm but is certainly attainable with the right conditions, including 4runner-trailer set-up.
Cheers