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Old Wed, December 21st, 2011, 09:56 AM
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stl454, that mileage looks pretty good to me. I get about 12.5 mpg pulling our 3600# HiLo telescoping trailer at 65 mph. The "telescoping" feature means it has a smaller frontal area and much less wind resistance than you would have (towing height is only 72").

Habbi98, you didn't say what speed you tow at. If it's anything over 65 mph, your mileage is going to be KILLED due to the increased wind resistance and, you are really unsafe, since trailer tires are supposed to be kept to 65 mph max. I've learned a lot about trailer tires since getting our trailer, and I've got to say, I "baby" them now (also use the highest load range rated tires I can fit). The OEM Goodyear tires I had on the trailer both failed at 5000 miles within 2 years due to cord separation.

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