i just bought a enclosed 14ft trailer to haul my bikes in. i am planning a trip to bike week in fla im in ny about a 1200 mile trip the trailer weighs 1500lbs and bikes weigh 1700. could i pull this with my h3 or should i use my f250 truck ? and if i did use the h3 what kind of fuel milage could i expect?

 

From what I remember, towing capacity for manual is 3500 pounds, and automatic 5000 pounds. You shouldnt have an issue. Mileage will vary depending on terain, and how hard you drive it. Hard to tell, but do let me know what kind of mileage you get with that tow. Im thinking it would be WAY cheaper than pulling it with F250.

Marko

 

I pull a 19ft travel trailer that weighs about 4,000 lbs. I get 10 mpgs when towing.

My H3 is the I-5 auto with adv. series tires (285s)

Be sure your trailer has brakes that work well...I spent the extra money for a sway control hitch and it tows very nicely.

 

3500 for manual and 4500 for auto with the I5. 6000 for the Alpha.

 

I just hauled 2 bikes in a 14' trailer and if you have the auto it is a pain! it kicks in and out of overdrive on every little hill or head wind! when I go to bike week I am using the F-150

 

I NEVER tow in Drive ! Always keep it in "3" on the highway. I would much rather have high revs on the engine than put that strain on the gearbox. In fact, going up a grade or on mountain switchbacks, I drop down to "2". Keep the revs up and you'll be fine.

I suppose towing with the F150 is fine except that when you get there, you won't have your H3 to play with!

 

but towing in 3 the rpms are 3,600 @ 65 mph

 

Inflate your tires to 38-40# to compensate for tounge weight and trailer drag. Yeah you will feel a few more bumps, but it will help with mpg and trans load.

On flat roads, I would avoid towing in 3, and use [D]. Without allowing some tourque converter lock up, you are developing some real trans fluid heat. Better yet, install a trans cooler for long range towing.

 

Not sure if you have an I5 or the V8. I pulled a 16' with a total weight of 5500lbs about 700+ miles with no problems. The trailer does have brakes and I left in in "D" until I got to the hills. Then I left it in 3rd. Got 11.5 mpg with the V8. Hope that helps. Oh yeah, tire pressure made a huge difference. I had 42# rear and left the front at 36#.

 

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