RHO range and MPG

[Dodge5561]

Now that we have people picking up their RHOs and driving them in the wild. I want to pose this questions for people that have got their RHOs. What is your in town mpg? What is your highway mpg? What is your computer calculated range? For us TRX owner that are still on the fence it would be nice to know the real world range and mpg that owners are actually seeing with their trucks. We all know how the epa’s mpg never matches what the truck actually gets. I also aware that these trucks haven’t been broken in yet. But first impressions would be appreciated for those are about to get an RHO or still deciding to order.

 

[D&Sadventure]

Be careful what you wish for. Hopefully nobody will post any mileage numbers until they’ve put a couple thousand miles on their trucks and then reset the trip computer. Otherwise there will be misleading information out there. My new 2024 eco-boost motor went from 14.7 MPG to 16.7 MPG once I cleared out the trip computer at 2500 and put another few thousand miles on it. I am currently sitting at 8000 miles and still holding 16.7. That’s a 8700 pound transit work van.

 

[NDanecker]

If you want to know fuel cost then I hope people hand calculate over a few tanks. If you want to know fuel mileage after changing driving style, added a part, etc then dash.

Just my opinion on the topic.

 

[GNmojo]

I did a 900 mile trip over two days. All highway. Two tank fulls. First day calculated was 14mpg. Second day was 13. The computer says accumulated to date 6.2km/l. Edit - changed setting to MPG cumulative shows 14.4

To add more context. First day I was taking it really easy sticking to 65 or below only stopping for rest breaks. Second day was between 70-75. May explain the 1 MPG difference.

 

[Dodge5561]

Be careful what you wish for. Hopefully nobody will post any mileage numbers until they’ve put a couple thousand miles on their trucks and then reset the trip computer. Otherwise there will be misleading information out there. My new 2024 eco-boost motor went from 14.7 MPG to 16.7 MPG once I cleared out the trip computer at 2500 and put another few thousand miles on it. I am currently sitting at 8000 miles and still holding 16.7. That’s a 8700 pound transit work van.

Well long average is what I’m looking for. I know the first 2000 miles will be a little worst over all. But I have already expected that. I just want someone to post full tank in town and one on the highway for computer or hand calculated.

If you want to know fuel cost then I hope people hand calculate over a few tanks. If you want to know fuel mileage after changing driving style, added a part, etc then dash.

Just my opinion on the topic.

I know depending on driving style it can change a lot. I can pretty much tell the ones that are hyper miling their truck with their mpg posts on the trx and 5th gens forums. I just want a good average with a lot of people posting their mpg and range for a tank. Cost isn’t a concern with me. Here in Wyoming with towns 150+ miles apart, it would be nice to have more range at the expense of a few horseys. If cost was truly a concern i wouldn’t even bother with the RHO. The registration alone would cost me 1500 for the RHO vs 600 for my TRX this year. Not to mention extra taxes.

 

[Dodge5561]

I did a 900 mile trip over two days. All highway. Two tank fulls. First day calculated was 14mpg. Second day was 13. The computer says accumulated to date 6.2km/l. Anyone know how to change that to MPG in the display? There is only a button to re-zero it.

To add more context. First day I was taking it really easy sticking to 65 or below only stopping for rest breaks. Second day was between 70-75. May explain the 1 MPG difference.

Awesome thanks man. Really appreciate it!

 

[RHOfan]

15.5 mpg hwy (65-70MPH), 13 city.

33 gal tank…do the math.

I anticipate it will get better once broken-in.

 

[NDanecker]

By only a few percent if any. I think driving style will make these numbers vary greatly between trucks. Will be the next big RHO conspiracy. Lol.

Then again who cares about mileage. I’m more concerned how far I can travel between fill ups especially towing.

 

[MattH89]

By only a few percent if any. I think driving style will make these numbers vary greatly between trucks. Will be the next big RHO conspiracy. Lol.

Then again who cares about mileage. I’m more concerned how far I can travel between fill ups especially towing.

Mileage will certainly play a role in how far you can go between fill ups.

 

[D&Sadventure]

By only a few percent if any. I think driving style will make these numbers vary greatly between trucks. Will be the next big RHO conspiracy. Lol.

Then again who cares about mileage. I’m more concerned how far I can travel between fill ups especially towing.

what MattH89 said

 

[Irongoats]

Am I the only one that doesn't look at MPG when I purchase a vehicle?

 

[frogjbm]

Am I the only one that doesn't look at MPG when I purchase a vehicle?

You're not alone...

 

[yoda33073]

Am I the only one that doesn't look at MPG when I purchase a vehicle?

The only reason MPG comes up is that they changed the motor to an inline six, and people are expecting a better MPG than a V8. They say 15 mpg combined, but it looks like it's lower. I think it's heavy foot syndrome.

 

[NDanecker]

Mileage will certainly play a role in how far you can go between fill ups.

I didn't say it doesn't. I said I'm more concerned about distance between fill-ups and if it meets those requirements I'm not going to complain if it gets 17 on the highway just because the guy next to me gets 18.

Full tank size plays a larger factor.

MPG will vary significantly between users which is typical in a boosted motor. More boost requires more fuel to keep AF near stoch, and driving style/speed will drive this.

 

[frogjbm]

The only reason MPG comes up is that they changed the motor to an inline six, and people are expecting a better MPG than a V8. They say 15 mpg combined, but it looks like it's lower. I think it's heavy foot syndrome.

Every damn one of us will have the heavy foot syndrome...for me...totally driving like a stole that bitch, lol.

 

[RHOfan]

Am I the only one that doesn't look at MPG when I purchase a vehicle?

I don’t focus on it…but, it did stop me from buying a TRX…I just couldn’t justify 13 MPG on the highway, or less if driven at higher speeds. Just felt wasteful. So, I have my limit.

I had a self-guiding rule once…if I can’t get 18mpg hwy, I don’t need it. I broke that rule with the RHO.

 

[D&Sadventure]

My father had an original early 1970s 454SS truck he got 3 or 4 mpg if I remember correctly. All for a whopping 230 hp. He didn’t keep it long. Fuel was 47cents a gallon. At the wake up station across the Indiana border and 53cents in town.

 

[UTDgreat]

first trip upon delivery 14.5mpg. Driving after break in and heavy lead foot 12.5. About to road trip for Christmas will repost after

 

[CajunRHO]

I get 13-14 mpg at 70 mph with cruise control. It goes up to 18 mpg depending on the wind.

 

[JS59]

These engines just aren't that efficient. I was optimistic that they would hit the published numbers but that doesn't seem to be the case. My latest data point is my Wagoneer. Went on a 60 or 65 mile trip each way - mainly highway (85%) and we only hit a lil over 15 mpg. That the standard output and a more aerodynamic shaper, lower ride height, etc. I gotta figure out whether I'm gonna bit this bullet or not! At these levels 1 mpg is close to 10% and 2mpg is close to 20%! The accountant in me . . . damn him!

I do love how smooth this engine is - but seems a bit odd that a mfg. would invest this kind of $$$ into an engine that in my view is actually less efficient than the old hemi. I will say we took the Wagoneer on a trip to Michigan over labor day weekend last year and got over 20 mpg. No idea why it was so much better (30-35%!) than my trip yesterday. Almost all interstate . . .