MPG hit

[Dave]

For those with FWC's, what kind of gas mileage hit have you experienced with the camper loaded? I know it's tough to gauge four wheel drive mileage, but what about paved highway mileage? I looked around some, but couldn't find any specific numbers.

[slooowr6]

On flat highway, I lost about 1-2 mpg.

[kcowyo]

From an average of 20.8mpg, unloaded on the highway, to an average of 18.2mpg with the FWC on and loaded up. That's with a 3.4ltr and an auto tranny. So a loss of almost 3 mpg.

In 4wd for a full tank, loaded up, I've seen as low as 15.4mpg.

I tracked my mileage numbers dutifully the first year, not so much the second year when gas settled above $3 a gallon. Too depressing...

FWIW, there has yet to be one night while kicked back in the FWC, dinner cooking, the heat on while it's cold or raining outside that I thought about those lost 3 mpg.

[Dave]

Thank you both for the replies! 1-3 mpg loss, that's about what I experienced with my 3.4 ltr Tacoma with a fiberglass shell and loaded for a week long trip. Cool!

[lqhikers]

08 acces cab trd v/6 6spd4x4 with fwc always loaded,extra gas water toys etc driven like a old f*** which i am average 16 mpg.surprise even with offroad trailer with dual sport kayak extra gear still 16 mpg. as truck is pretty new with only 5000 miles i'm hoping i might pick up a mile or so when broke in ( probably dreaming!)drive slow and enjoy "its the journey"