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

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

A while back, I wrote a detailed post about our towing mileage, along with a baseline comparison to our 2012 Ford Expedition towing the same trailer.

We just go back from another ~ 500 mile round trip towing our trailer. This included hills, stop and go, long flat stretches, and some slight wind. I towed in “Tow/Haul” mode all the time, and whenever possible used cruise control. So here is our most current data. Continue reading 2020 Ford F-250 7.3L “Godzilla” Gas Engine Towing MPG Update 8/22/2020 →