We are going on our first extended trip with our new truck, leaving on Thursday for 4-6 weeks. No schedule, no reservations, no set destination. Will give my report on the truck and the 48RE when we return. I will miss the forum but will enjoy our Spring-bird trip.

 

Looking forward to hearing about it.<br><br>Keep it safe out there! <br><br>Rich.

 

Ken - - I'm jealous, boy - - I'm really jealous. Wish I could be right behind you. Things are slowing me down, so we don't get the Alaska trip this year. So, planning on a 4 weeker toward the end of the summer. <br><br>Hold it in the road and have a great and safe trip. Pat that little Cummins once in a while for all of us.<br><br>JealousBob

 

Ken,<br><br>Any ideas on what direction you willl take? I think you can safely choose east, west, or north. South gets you really salty wet!! <br><br>Be safe!<br><br>Joe

 

We just returned from our trip. Had to come back early due to medical problem within family. Had intended to be gone for 4 to 6 weeks and only got 22 days. We departed Biloxi with first major stop in Darien GA. Toured that area and then to Beaufort SC and then Charleston SC. Next we ended up in Pigeon Forge TN when our trip was cut short. Truck did fine job of towing with one comment on the 48RE concerning the jerky shifting especially when towing. The other comment I have is what has been discussed previously concerning the roaring fan when the AC is on. I still don't understand that and do not like it. Other than those two comments the truck did a great job of towing my rig and running solo touring. MPG summary appears below.<br><br> Towing<br>Miles Gals Type of Driving<br>254 19.223 speed 52/60-65<br> 110mph/144mph<br>185 15.0 speed 60mph<br>104 7.251 speed 60mph<br>110 7.27 speed 60mph<br> 80 6.69 speed 60mph<br>174 14.108 speed 55-65mph<br> Hills<br>203 15.836 speed 55-60mph<br> mountains 6-7%<br>174 12.708 speed 65mph<br>150 12 speed 65mph<br>285 21.61 speed 60-65mph<br>1719 131.67 = Ave mpg 13.06<br> <br> SOLO<br> <br>Miles Gals Type of Driving<br>90 4.50 City &amp; Area Darien<br>118 5.90 City &amp; Area Beaufort<br>143 8.34 City &amp; Area Charleston<br>205 12.26 Cades Cove &amp; Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg Area<br> <br>556 31 = Ave mpg 17.94<br> <br>Truck starting mileage 2017<br>Truck ending mileage 4292<br>Difference 2275<br> <br>Oil usage is just a tick below the start point when new with none being added. Maybe 1/6 of a quart. Truck has plenty of power with my rig and pulled most all hills in overdrive. Could not have done that with my previous 1996 CTD with 3.54 rear axle.