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**Already Gone** · 06-25-2011, 04:23 AM

I just completed a 2000 round trip with my 94 4x4 Burb with the auto trans and 3:73's. I picked up some rims and was pulling a trailer and when I put the works on a scale the Burb and trailer with the bike on weighed 8200 lbs. I averaged about 65mph and was sometimes fighting some heavy winds and sometimes getting pushed by them. I averaged 12.5 MPG Imp gallons which converts to 10.4 MPG in US gallons. This is the first highway trip I've taken with the Burb and I'm wondering does the mileage figures sound right to you?

mountie · 06-26-2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

I just completed a 2000 round trip with my 94 4x4 Burb with the auto trans and 3:73's. I picked up some rims and was pulling a trailer and when I put the works on a scale the Burb and trailer with the bike on weighed 8200 lbs. I averaged about 65mph and was sometimes fighting some heavy winds and sometimes getting pushed by them. I averaged 12.5 MPG Imp gallons which converts to 10.4 MPG in US gallons. This is the first highway trip I've taken with the Burb and I'm wondering does the mileage figures sound right to you?

Pulling a trailer?? I suppose that is correct. Additional use of the gas peddle makes a big difference.

89chevsj · 06-26-2011, 12:56 AM

i think thats a good estimate. pulling a trailer in my 89 i average about 6-7 mpg but my trailer loaded weighs about 7000 so you pretty close.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 06-26-2011, 02:36 PM

Yea that doesn't sound horrible with towing a trailer and having to fight those stupid head winds!
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ChevLoRay · 06-26-2011, 05:05 PM

Greg....8200-lbs...sounds like you did okay. I get not liking the mileage, but it is what it is. If your trip was trouble-free, sounds like you did great!

**Already Gone** · 06-26-2011, 05:40 PM

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Greg....8200-lbs...sounds like you did okay. I get not liking the mileage, but it is what it is. If your trip was trouble-free, sounds like you did great!

I wasn't expecting big gas mileage numbers and am okay with the mileage. I have maybe 6000 tied up I my Burb and it'll do the same things ( work ) as a new 60,000 Burb and I dont think the new one would get anymore than 2 or 3mpg more than me, if that. As far as how the trip went I had to detour a bit because I would normally would have come back through Minot, North Dakota which has had disastrous flooding there and the surrounding area this past week.

**Boog** · 06-26-2011, 08:40 PM

That doesn't sound out of line for that rig. The 4wd Burb is heavy by itself, then the trailer and load. 10 is normal. Your TBI engine should get 15 or so highway by itself I imagine.
My 97 K Burb has the Vortec engine in it and gets 14 around town and 19 highway regularly. I tow a 27' camper a few times a year and yes the mpg goes down. But like you I know the newer models won't get much better mpg than mine and it's paid for. I do take comfort in knowing my wife is in a large safe vehicle and that's worth a lot.

**Already Gone** · 06-27-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

That doesn't sound out of line for that rig. The 4wd Burb is heavy by itself, then the trailer and load. 10 is normal. Your TBI engine should get 15 or so highway by itself I imagine.
My 97 K Burb has the Vortec engine in it and gets 14 around town and 19 highway regularly. I tow a 27' camper a few times a year and yes the mpg goes down. But like you I know the newer models won't get much better mpg than mine and it's paid for. I do take comfort in knowing my wife is in a large safe vehicle and that's worth a lot.

Its funny you mention the safety factor driving a big rig like the Burb. I got in an accident with a train a few years ago and if I would have been driving anything les than the Burb I'm sue I wouldn't have walked away like I did.

mountie · 06-27-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Its funny you mention the safety factor driving a big rig like the Burb. I got in an accident with a train a few years ago and if I would have been driving anything les than the Burb I'm sue I wouldn't have walked away like I did.

The biggest vehicle wins........

Your newspaper picture is a keeper!!!

My Grandfather was a Conductor (word for the driver?) for the CP Railway.

(Editing

.... I see your license plate say's 'BONE'..... as in "headed"? Ha...

89chevsj · 06-28-2011, 03:08 AM

and the grille remains unscathed... dude thats freaking awesome. I'm making coppies of that newspaper pic and gonna tape it up all over the local ford dealership. and also my delership, i need to move some of the old tanks out of the back lot. and repixeling them so the words are very clear.

89chevsj · 06-28-2011, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mountie

The biggest vehicle wins........

Your newspaper picture is a keeper!!!

My Grandfather was a Conductor (word for the driver?) for the CP Railway.

(Editing

.... I see your license plate say's 'BONE'..... as in "headed"? Ha...

no BONE as in T-BONE. haha

Edahall · 06-28-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

I wasn't expecting big gas mileage numbers and am okay with the mileage. I have maybe 6000 tied up I my Burb and it'll do the same things ( work ) as a new 60,000 Burb and I dont think the new one would get anymore than 2 or 3mpg more than me, if that. As far as how the trip went I had to detour a bit because I would normally would have come back through Minot, North Dakota which has had disastrous flooding there and the surrounding area this past week.

You most likely could gain that 3-4 mpg by keeping your speeds down to 55 mph. Aerodynamics come into play a lot when towing so at slower speeds, you would be pushing a lot less air around.

mountie · 06-28-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Edahall

You most likely could gain that 3-4 mpg by keeping your speeds down to 55 mph. Aerodynamics come into play a lot when towing so at slower speeds, you would be pushing a lot less air around.

Feather the gas peddle.... You can go the same speed using less peddle. It is easy to use more fuel without going any faster when pulling a trailer.

I have hauled 40' Off-Shore Powerboats with a dually, and the trailer was heavier than the truck, it's self! I can go up a grade, back off the peddle and hold the same speed.

Let the transmission show you what your speed should be. Find a "sweet spot".

Saves gas....... keeps temp at a reasonable level. (both tranny / engine)

**Already Gone** · 06-28-2011, 04:16 PM

I used cruise control as much as possible on my trip and I was running on fairly flat land the whole time and yes driving at 55 I know, would help.

I know you can't zoom on the crunched Burb pics but if you could you'd see the the front plate says "Bad to the Bone" , you know, like the song !!

mountie · 06-28-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

I used cruise control as much as possible on my trip and I was running on fairly flat land the whole time and yes driving at 55 I know, would help.

I know you can't zoom on the crunched Burb pics but if you could you'd see the the front plate says "Bad to the Bone" , you know, like the song !!

Yea.. George Thorogood (sp?).... I know of 'em... In the early days he palyed a lot in Marin County. ( other side of Golden Gate Bridge).... I actually was at Haight Ashbury in the '60's myself. But I was just 11 yrs old.

I enjoyed seeing all those braless gals!!

**Boog** · 06-28-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Its funny you mention the safety factor driving a big rig like the Burb. I got in an accident with a train a few years ago and if I would have been driving anything les than the Burb I'm sue I wouldn't have walked away like I did.

Yeah buddy! That's what I'm talking about right there. Try that in a econo box/import/save the world/go green ......thing.

mountie · 06-28-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Yeah buddy! That's what I'm talking about right there. Try that in a econo box/import/save the world/go green ......thing.

Go green?????

Compare a Prius death trap, to this beastie.... I couldn't resist parking next to it at the LUX Hotel in Brentwood ( movie star town near Beverly Hills)

Ya...ya... It's an F650 Conversion, but it was all custom.

As I said before.... In an accident, the bigger car wins.

06-25-2011, 04:23 AM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,231	Gas Mileage I just completed a 2000 round trip with my 94 4x4 Burb with the auto trans and 3:73's. I picked up some rims and was pulling a trailer and when I put the works on a scale the Burb and trailer with the bike on weighed 8200 lbs. I averaged about 65mph and was sometimes fighting some heavy winds and sometimes getting pushed by them. I averaged 12.5 MPG Imp gallons which converts to 10.4 MPG in US gallons. This is the first highway trip I've taken with the Burb and I'm wondering does the mileage figures sound right to you? __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " In the end, we only regret the chances we didnt take " " Time is the only currency we spend without knowing the balance, use it wisely ." ..

06-26-2011, 12:56 AM	#3
89chevsj error 404 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: soldotna alaska Posts: 1,252	Re: Gas Mileage i think thats a good estimate. pulling a trailer in my 89 i average about 6-7 mpg but my trailer loaded weighs about 7000 so you pretty close. __________________ 89 Chevy swb 350 "SJ" DD turned parts truck. SOLD 90 Chevy ext cab loooongbed. "storm trooper" Rust In Peace. 06 Kia sorento wife's car 06 charger srt8 "lucifer" my toy '12 Kia optima

06-26-2011, 02:36 PM	#4
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Gas Mileage Yea that doesn't sound horrible with towing a trailer and having to fight those stupid head winds! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

06-26-2011, 05:05 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Gas Mileage Greg....8200-lbs...sounds like you did okay. I get not liking the mileage, but it is what it is. If your trip was trouble-free, sounds like you did great! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-26-2011, 08:40 PM	#7
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 14,116	Re: Gas Mileage That doesn't sound out of line for that rig. The 4wd Burb is heavy by itself, then the trailer and load. 10 is normal. Your TBI engine should get 15 or so highway by itself I imagine. My 97 K Burb has the Vortec engine in it and gets 14 around town and 19 highway regularly. I tow a 27' camper a few times a year and yes the mpg goes down. But like you I know the newer models won't get much better mpg than mine and it's paid for. I do take comfort in knowing my wife is in a large safe vehicle and that's worth a lot. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver 'primer is finer' Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-28-2011, 03:08 AM	#10
89chevsj error 404 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: soldotna alaska Posts: 1,252	Re: Gas Mileage and the grille remains unscathed... dude thats freaking awesome. I'm making coppies of that newspaper pic and gonna tape it up all over the local ford dealership. and also my delership, i need to move some of the old tanks out of the back lot. and repixeling them so the words are very clear. __________________ 89 Chevy swb 350 "SJ" DD turned parts truck. SOLD 90 Chevy ext cab loooongbed. "storm trooper" Rust In Peace. 06 Kia sorento wife's car 06 charger srt8 "lucifer" my toy '12 Kia optima Last edited by 89chevsj; 06-28-2011 at 03:15 AM.

06-28-2011, 04:16 PM	#14
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,231	Re: Gas Mileage I used cruise control as much as possible on my trip and I was running on fairly flat land the whole time and yes driving at 55 I know, would help. I know you can't zoom on the crunched Burb pics but if you could you'd see the the front plate says "Bad to the Bone" , you know, like the song !! __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " In the end, we only regret the chances we didnt take " " Time is the only currency we spend without knowing the balance, use it wisely ." ..



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