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What is the fuel economy when towing?
We have found from extensive driving and reports from
consumers that when towing a fifth wheel at 100 kph or slightly under
on reasonable highways, you will likely use between 50 – 60% more fuel
than doing the same without towing. In other words if your vehicle
normally uses say 12 litres per 100 km then towing you will use about
18 – 19 litres. OR 8 km per litre will become about 5. This is
particularly important when choosing a tow vehicle. Some of the modern
common rail diesel engine 4X4 pickups today can get better than 10
litres per 100 km or about 30mpg gallon in the old terms. Allow 50%
extra for towing and it becomes 15 litres per 100 km or about 19 mpg. I
remember back in the 60s and early 70s you would be lucky to get that
out of a car on its own let alone a 4X4 when towing. |
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How much do they cost to buy, maintain, register, and insure?
What vehicles can I use to tow the Flagstaff 23?
What is the fuel economy when towing?
What are the advantages of the Flagstaff 23 Australian model over a US model?
Where can I get my fifth wheel insured?
Why American built 5th wheels?
What about spare parts availability?
Do you have 5th wheel departure/arrival checklists? Yes,
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for Word format,
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for text file (RTF) format.
Why haven't they been popular in Australia before?
Why a fifth wheel?
Why do they handle well?
Why Forest River Australia and Flagstaff?
How do I determine towing weights of 5th wheelers?
How is the Flagstaff constructed?
Why are they called fifth wheels?
What will I need to tow them - vehicle, accessories, hitch?
What are the main features and benefits of a 5th wheel?
What are slides? How do they work?
Will I have trouble fitting into a caravan park?
What sort of people are buying them?
Can I get a satellite television service for my fifth wheel?
How do you deal with the different electricity voltage of US manufactured 5th
Wheels?
What about the LP gas?
Glossary of terms.
US/Australian translations.
Does the lower front section (goose neck)
allow a larger bedroom, lower overall height etc?
What should I consider when buying an RV?
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