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ken westrope



Joined: 21 Mar 2008
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City/Region: ephrata
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 02, 2019 11:15 pm    Post subject: f 150 with 3.0 powerstroke diesel Reply with quote

Ihave a report for all the c-brats..In march we bought a ford f-150 with the new 3.0 diesel. So after a couple thousand miles driving and a few hundred towing here is what we know. Mpg highway is 25.5 (4wd in 2h and eco mode). towing a 6500.00 lb trailer gets 14 mpg.back and forth 22 mpg. We bought one with a lot of towing bells and whistles and 3.55 axle.rated at 11600.00 with equalizer hitch and 17200.00 all inclusive load. What I see and feel I wont hesitate to tow my cd-25. Transmission is a 10 speed with 5 modes normal,tow haul, snow,eco,and sport. So far we are happy. let the comments begin
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localboy



Joined: 30 Sep 2006
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City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Mpg highway is 25.5 (4wd in 2h and eco mode). towing a 6500.00 lb trailer gets 14 mpg...


Easily beats our F250 (6.0 liter). I'm getting 18 freeway, with cruise control @ 70 mph and about 12 mph towing the boat/trailer (25 Cruiser). Our average is in the mid-high 16's.

14K capacity on our truck with no equalizer required though.

Thank god I have a work car...that I commute and work in...

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ken westrope



Joined: 21 Mar 2008
Posts: 31
City/Region: ephrata
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: c-knight
Photos: C-Knight
PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Local Boy: I felt your pain last tow vehicle was 08 silverado 2500. Stiff suspension and what you describe for mpg.
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localboy



Joined: 30 Sep 2006
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City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
Photos: 'AU KAI
PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 4:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ken westrope wrote:
Local Boy: I felt your pain last tow vehicle was 08 silverado 2500. Stiff suspension and what you describe for mpg.


A Prius. Leaf or Volt they are not...

If we didn't have the boat, I would not have the 3/4 ton diesel. I don't need it. I have a car hauler, but I'm planning on selling that upon retirement. If the trailer-able boat went, so would the Ford. Right now, we have no plans on up-sizing.

I'd like a pretty new truck, but at $60K plus, that ain't gonna happen.
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starcrafttom



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 04, 2019 6:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

f350 with v10 1999=8.7 mpg empty, 8.2 mpg towing the 27ft Dory. it just does not matter if I take the boat or not so I just take the boat everywhere. drive thru at wendys is a bitch but I get to eat lunch on the back deck;)
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jennykatz



Joined: 15 Dec 2003
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City/Region: naples
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 04, 2019 7:24 pm    Post subject: Towing cd23 Reply with quote

We get about 13.5 mpg out of a Ford Expedition with a 3.5 eco boost towing a cd23. About 5200lb we get about 18around town and 25 mpg on hwy without the boat .
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