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Originally Posted by Miller88
My father has a 2001 that gets 13MPG. It's a 5.4 with 4.10 gears.
However, towing a trailer that weighs 2000-3000 pounds, it jumps to 15.
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Originally Posted by Fat Charlie
Trailers can mean a lot more DFCO. Even if you don't have it, their inertia can mean a lot less load at times.
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Yes, DFCO can increase significantly with a trailer as can aerodynamic efficiency as the trailer fills in the tow vehicle's wake. Especially evident when I haul the Lance slide-in camper and tow an enclosed cargo trailer compared to the camper alone.