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How much mpg is lost running a mid-roof instead of high-rise pulling a van? | TruckersReport.com Trucking Forum


Lots and lots..and….how bad can it be?

I just shut down early for the day I-80 west of Chicago about 50 miles or so.

Head wind of 25 mph I was per dash getting 4.3 mpg.. I was only limping along at 65mph..@80k gross.

Last trip WA to Buffalo, NY I got 6mpg with a mild tail wind.. The 6mpg was only acquired because I forced myself to run the entire trip slow. Yes I ran 67mph across SD , was difficult for me to do and it’ll never happen again :)

389 mid-roof with dry van. Cummins 565hp with 3:55 axle ratio.. Set up for mountain driving with heavy loads..

Quarterly ifta reports show an average of 5.20 mpg. I only idle when I have to

 





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