[silverstreak04]

ok, SRW guy here, but i am thinking about going dual. i have always had a thing for the duallys. there is a 03 4x4 dually in my area with a custom front grille guard, custom steps, and pipe bumper on the back. got 65k miles on it. what kinda mileage are yall getting with these. i know i shouldnt be expecting large numbers here, but i was surprised to get what i am with my truck. i will probably transfer my edge over to this other truck if i decide to go with it. what can you tell me? i know i dont do alot of towing, but i will probably soon start to be hauling horses around. i know my current truck will do it without a problem, but i am also thinking about going with the hotshot driving while i am off work too. what is yalls suggestions? put in opinions.

 

[silverstreak04]

nobody has anything?

 

[nextlevel38]

my 2003 lbz d/a was around 18.5

my 2005 lly d/a is @ 16-17

 

[jepear15]

I normally get 17 highway,
14.5 everyday,
11 towing.
But as you can see I have an '06. Only 13,000 on it right now.

 

[COBRAJET]

Truck below is 3 weeks old with 5K miles. I am up to 17.5 on the highway with no wind. Averaged almost 19 with a tailwind last week. It is around 15 in heavy city driving.

 

[Lock]

My '03 LB7 was around 18mpg commuting this summer, but has dropped some with the ULSD and a new programmer. Towing is around 12.

 

[silverstreak04]

hey thanks yall for the info. hey Lock, you are having problems with the ULSD? that is weird, i aint had any problems yet on my truck.

 

[RoadRunnerTR21]

i am thinking about going dual. i have always had a thing for the duallys.

If you have a thing for a DRW truck, mileage should not be a issue. For the record, I get between 16.5 - 17.0 HWY empty and between 8.0 - 9.0 hauling my 37' (12,500 lb empty) 5er. Since I live in a rural area, I really don't have a "city" MPG.

The reason for my initial statement of "mileage should not be a issue" is that I see people complain all the time on this and other boards that they are not getting 20+ MPG like so many others claim they get. Many of these people who claim big mileage numbers are driving a 2500 SRW not 3500 DRW. It's as simple as that! You have to pay to play! If you just have to have one of these bad boys, it's going to cost you! Simple as that...

My second comment is that you stated you want to haul horses. How many? What kind of trailer? Will it have sleeping quarters? Are you planning on this being a full time job? Will you be hauling across country? The reason for my questions is that I hauled horses with my 2002 2500HD LB7 just fine. Not cross country, but from point to point. My 2002 also hauled the above referenced 37' 5er just fine. The problem with that configuration was that there was too much side to side rolling motion due to the height and weight of the trailer and that the truck was SRW. To solve the problem I went with a DRW to stabilize the vehicle.

If your concerned about mileage cost, don't do it. If your going to make a living using your truck to haul horses across the country, don't do it. Get something like a Kodiak with a air ride system. If you want to 3500 DRW 4X4 because you absolutely want one just because, then :grd: and quit the justification crap!

 

[silverstreak04]

well roadrunner, thank you for your input. i realize that my truck is fine for the horses, and i believe i stated that in my initial post. i also mentioned the hotshot driving too. i know that i have not seen a SRW truck doing that. i work offshore, have wanted a DRW truck since i can remember seeing one as a kid. probably one of the reasons for purchasing one, if i do, will be because of the want. i also realize that i shouldnt be expecting the high mileage either. as it is, most people wouldnt believe i get up to 23 mpg with my current truck. i was just curious on that part. one of those, want to know, even though it dont matter, questions. thanks again for the input all of you. actually, one day i am hopefully gonna get a tt like yours too.

matt

 

[Dash]

I read where you would transfer you Edge to the DRW if you got it. I have a new 2007 LBZ DRW now, up from a 2004 2500 LB7. Anyonw know if the programmers will work going from that (2004 LB7 to 2007 LBZ) ?

As far as going to the DRW, I did it 20% for additional towing benefits ( I haul racebikes in a 36'gooseneck w/ living quarters) and 80% 'cause I also have always wanted a dually !!!

 

[02 WS6 TA]

I normally get 17 highway,
14.5 everyday,
11 towing.
But as you can see I have an '06. Only 13,000 on it right now.

Ditto, only I'm around 13 towing.

 

[astieg]

Ditto, only I'm around 13 towing.

X2, got my dually for the towing platform.. Little more weight to help offset the towing weight.. What ever you do be sure that it is what you want... Your paying the bill.. So enjoy.....

 

[Dogface1SG]

Silver

nobody has anything?

This is a forum. 20 minutes is a very short time to expect replies. Give it a day next time please.

Love my dually! I haul all the time. My 06 has 114,000.

Mileage differs with how heavy your foot is. Hauling 8-14 MPG depending more on the aerodynamics of the trailer more than the weight. Empty 20 MPG at 65 MPH, 16.5 MPG at 72 MPH, speed makes a huge difference. Try and keep the TAC below 2000 RPM for best fuel mileage.

 

[Dogface1SG]

I read where you would transfer you Edge to the DRW if you got it. I have a new 2007 LBZ DRW now, up from a 2004 2500 LB7. Anyonw know if the programmers will work going from that (2004 LB7 to 2007 LBZ) ?

Nope different computer. Need to buy new.

 

[RoadRunnerTR21]

Empty 20 MPG at 65 MPH, 16.5 MPG at 72 MPH, speed makes a huge difference.

Hey Dogface1SG, just a couple of follow up points...

Is your 20 MPG hand calculated? If so, what are you doing to get that high MPG for a 3500?

My other point I will take up with you in a IM. I think you need a little correction...

 

[Jasondt2001]

07 LBZ Dually /w dual alternators ALWAYS running climate control (AC on) w/ 5k on the clock as we speak. All options included I get 13.5 mpg messing around in town. 16.5 @ 75-80 mph. and towing about 9k-10k this week i get up to 11 mpg but my norm was about 10 mpg.

I bought the dually because we bought a horse trailer w/ a living quarters, and someoen told me with lq will have a higher pin weight.
I dont know if it's true or not - but, my dually will actually squat a big when i roll up the jacks. I was SHOCKED. lol
Although it pulled it w/ out a problem! I was shocked, i just cant believe the brass balls these things have!!

 

[Jasondt2001]

Oh mine is also a 4x4

 

[Dogface1SG]

Hey Dogface1SG, just a couple of follow up points...

Is your 20 MPG hand calculated? If so, what are you doing to get that high MPG for a 3500?

My other point I will take up with you in a IM. I think you need a little correction...

Hand. It is 2 wheel drive with the ZF and I coast to stops. I am also easy on the pedal on starts and don't rev over 2000. I do have the bully set on tow and use power service. BTW my scanguage has been no more than .3 MPG off of hand calc.

Thanks again for the IM

 

[DSL Power]

I have an 03 with dual alternators and run climate control all the time. It has 75k on it I get about 18-19 at 70 and about 16 in the city and only about 10-13 towing depeding on how heavy and trailer type. The computer says my overall average is 15.7 for the 75k. Hope this helps.

 

[RoadRunnerTR21]

Hand. It is 2 wheel drive with the ZF and I coast to stops. I am also easy on the pedal on starts and don't rev over 2000. I do have the bully set on tow and use power service. BTW my scanguage has been no more than .3 MPG off of hand calc.

Thanks again for the IM

Thanks for the response and no problem brother, old Texas marines aren't as dumb as we look or act...