2020 Ford F-250 7.3L “Godzilla” Gas Engine Towing MPG Update 9/20/2021

Okay, now we have lots of data.

Over 5,000 miles of towing in all sorts of conditions.

Some other points:

  • Our trailer usually weighs between 8,000 and 8,500 points
  • We tow at max speed of 55 mph (this is a California law)
  • Always use “Tow/Haul” mode
  • Use cruise control most of the time
  • Most trips our routes include some steep hills

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A Camping “Shakedown” Trip

It has been about 10 months since we went camping. We have never gone that long between trips. This abnormal behavior was due to Joyce breaking her ankle in 3 places back in September of 2020.

Joyce’s ankle is healed and it was time to renew our habit of “excellent camping adventures.” Since the camper has been sitting for nearly a year, I decided a short trip of around 5 hours each way for 5 days was a good starting point.

But there was one problem: last year’s problem of full campgrounds has extended and even gotten worse in 2021. To compound this, we wanted to camp the week leading up to the 4th of July weekend. What a mess! Continue reading A Camping “Shakedown” Trip