Fuel consumption towing

I would agree - I picked up a new second hand 700kg last week with my 2.7l TDV6. On the 920km down to pick it up I averaged just over 8l/100km cruising at the speed limit.

On the way back towing the van at about 10kph below the speed limit I averaged just under 13l/100km. I have a scangauge and some of the consumption going up hill was horrific - up to 60 - 70 l/100km.

However slowing down to 80kph I was back to around 8l/100km so wind resistance does cut in with increased speed - but maybe not so much with a ute which will be pushing a bit of air by itself anyway.

So on the road plan on 50% extra but if offroad then plan on double.


Garry

I'm with AJ, I always allow 16-18l/100kms when towing my van especially in areas you're not too sure about. Can always use it when at home. Take the worry out & enjoy the drive.
Tony N

I reckon 15L maximum, I tow a 1.5 tonne boat and it's low and on a tandem trailer etc etc, reckon 12l at the most if I am light on the pedal, to be safe if you need to fuel plan 15L would be safe imo.

well, yes - 15l/min was a conservative figure. I'm aiming for less than 15, but until I do it, i won't know. The short trips I have done on rough tracks etc won't be a good indicator, so this is it.

G'day Joshua

We get between 15-16 litres/100km towing an 1100kg Jayco Outback. But bring in a headwind and it increases significantly.

Have you thought of installing a Longranger fuel tank or simialr. Our's bumps the 2000 Hilux capacity up to 115 litres. I reckon it's worth the expense if you are going to be doing a lot of travelling/towing.

Cheers
John

The D4D will drink more fuel when under load then a 5L but it also producers more power and the speed is higher.

We could get our Hilux D4D drinking up to 35lts. per 100 when loaded with the camper on in low range 4wd, on the road we would get around 15 with little head wind and up to 20 with a head wind.

We found be comparing other vehicles that electronic injected CRD vehicles can be better on fuel under the right conditions but when under load the would drink more.

Sounds good. I'm having a hell of a time trying to find a spot for the 3rd Jerry can. I have a 10L one I can fit in, so I may relinquish the 20L one in its stead. Otherwise its drilling holes...again.

I'll figure something out. I was hoping for about 13L but am happy to work on 15L/100KM consumption. When I get some hard data, I'll update my usage. In the meantime I am having a snorkel fitted as I type, so hopefully this will all be a waste of everybody's time and I'll gingerly wade my way across the creek/river.

Joshua.