New 22 San Dune LT trail boss diesel

[bullitt2735]

Finally got to tow the viper today. Did a small 45ish mile loop with a lot of traffic going back one way and lots of hills, still averaged 17.5mpg. I honestly think it will get close to 20 in normal conditions. Trailer plus viper is pretty light though, it should be around 5k pounds. I will be towing it 3000 miles across the country in two weeks so I will be able to give a better mpg and towing opinion soon.

Edit: also so far in the 3.5k miles I've owned the truck have averaged just over 20 with most of it being city driving.

 

[CobraBob]

Love the Viper!!! Why are you towing it cross country?

 

[bullitt2735]

nothing car event related, just moving across country to be closer to family.

 

[SSSSSSSSSSSSVT]

Be careful with the small truck and towing. They make 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks for a reason.

 

[bullitt2735]

I’m of the opinion they’re WAAAY overkill for something like this. If I was driving an enclosed sure but under 5k pounds is nothing even for a 1/2 ton.

 

[SSSSSSSSSSSSVT]

I’m of the opinion they’re WAAAY overkill for something like this. If I was driving an enclosed sure but under 5k pounds is nothing even for a 1/2 ton.

It’s not the weight. It’s the wheelbase. Speed is not your friend with little truck towing.