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burdy


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I want to make a switch From HM to 5er. Main reason is 8 MPG at best,  and living space of course.Can anyone suggest a truck and weight of 5er to get best MPG.Gas or desiel I've been told I won't get any better MPG, gas or desiel, I find this hard to believe. So what better place to ask than from good people with no personnal motivation, Also been there done that suggestions. I just need your opinion and why so I can make a educated decision. I 'm Driving a Georgetown 2008 V10 Trition gas. I would be greatful for any and all suggestions ,and anything I should keep in mind !



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burdy


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sorry post it 2 times by mistake

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Froggi


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It all depends on what you are hauling and how much weight. We pull a 41' toy hauler rated for 20k (weighing in at 19k) and pull with a medium duty Freightliner. We get 9-10 when pulling and at times have actually managed 11-12 when not. LOL!



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Delaine and Lindy


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We have owned several GM 3500HD's DRWs all were Diesel and all our 5th wheel have been Heavy, we had a Cambridge 358 like Howard has and he will tell you its heavy. Our fuel mileage was between 9 to 11.5 mpg while towing and 15 to 18 mpg when not towing . We just sold our Freightliner M2 and we averaged 8.5 mpg but that was double towing a Chevy HHR behind the Mobile Suites. We went back to a Chevy 3500 DRWs Duramax/Allison and our first trip we averaged 10.5 mpg and it had less than 1,000 miles on the clock. Keep in mind there are so many variables, it will depend on what your towing and were your towing. And of course how fast your towing. I do believe Diesel power plants are the way to go. The 2011 GM Trucks have awesome power and of course the Duramax/Allison is a proven combo.... Good Luck with your re-search. Happy Trails...

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