Refueling while pulling a 315RLTS with a Gasser

I hear you... our '23 F250 7.3 gasser is also a guzzler! Wish they made replacement gas tanks for the gassers like they do the deisels. Been kicking around the aux tank idea... just have to give up bed space for those. But another 20 gals on board would be nice!

I have to say I like the 48 gal tank on the LB F350.

Problem is you go into near cardiac arrest every time you fill it up.

Only saving grace is the TDS Logistics Fuel Card (a.k.a. Open Roads). Great discount on every fill up and the card starts the pumps in the truck lane.
 
We have a 2021 F250 7.3 gas with 4.30 rear which we ordered to pull a 295RL. We did two big trips this year. Maryland to Florida (2200 tow miles) and Maryland to Yellowstone (4700 tow miles). Heading to FL via I95, only one stop for gas did we have to leave and go to a different gas station. Heading to Yellowstone there were a couple of situations where we just needed to wait for an end gas pump but for the most part no issues.

Considered diesel but being from MD with no major mountains went with the gas and 87 octane. There was maybe one time heading into Yellowstone via the East gate from Cody where you could say the diesel would have been worth it. I can tell you that I was very impressed with this setup heading into and out of the mountains. With tow haul mode engaged had no issues going up or coming down those mountains (one exception mentioned). Regarding downhills, tapped the brakes and the tranny downshifted and worked great. Yes, RPMs were screaming but not near redlining.

No problem cruising 65mph and occasionally 70mph across South Dakota. Typically 8.5mpg towing at 65mph. Yes, I as well wish the tank was bigger at times but for both of these trips we traveled 350-400 miles a day. One stop for a fill-up (started looking with 100 miles to empty) and bathroom/lunch stop. Once we setup for camp, went and filled up the truck for the next day.

Hope this helps
 
I also have a similar set up. 34’ 2970RL which I tow with 2022 High Country gasser. Refueling is a concern we always are very aware of. Thought of much bigger tank about 2k to 3k installed but had some bad reviews. It also voids my extended warranty. Truck bed mount is as option 1k-2k installed but we decided to carry one five gallon tank strapped to the bed with a gravity feed to truck. Gives us about 50 miles if needed. Haven’t had to use it yet but it feels good to know I have a small reserve.
 
Have to love the 48gal tank. Took our truck with out the trailer to Virginia over the holidays and got a max range of 938 miles from a tank.
 
My 2023 Chevrolet 2500HD has the 36 gallon tank which is great. In the past if I was concerned about a gas stop location I would pack one or two five gallon gas cans with gas with me. At a rest area I would use a Harbor Freight pump to put the gas in the truck. I could usually put in five gallons of gas in just a few minutes.
 

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