I think they say mid 20's for the diesel motor. 17-18 ain't bad but how bout loaded with shelving ladders and materials. That's my main concern.I know what Ram expects the Promaster to deliver for fuel efficiency. The Promaster is supposed to be in the mid-20s range for mpg. That is pretty vague though.
The Promaster is actually exempt from EPA ratings, not sure why, so there is no real official mpg rating.
Trucktrend.com estimates the fuel efficiency at 17 or 18 mpg.
Wish I could help & I'm interested in knowing too. It's been all speculation thus far.I think they say mid 20's for the diesel motor. 17-18 ain't bad but how bout loaded with shelving ladders and materials. That's my main concern.
Is that With the diesel version tho? I can't imagine Winnie using the gas motor for something so big and heavy.Everyone drives differently, using different road conditions, speeds, loads, and so on. A standard test is needed, like EPA tests, but unfortunately that's not available.
As a rough guide, I'm basing my expectations on a RAM 1500 pickup with same V6 engine. Both vehicles weigh about the same, and at lower speeds the PM's larger size shouldn't make much difference in wind drag.
Smaller and lighter PMs with gasoline engines have taller gearing which should increase MPG somewhat, but I expect it will be close unless it's a low roof 1500 model under highway conditions.
For what it's worth, Winnebago has estimated MPG for the Travato, which is based on largest PM, to be in the 17 range. I'll assume that's mostly highway driving like most RVs. And that's for the longest 3500 model with high roof and loaded to almost 9,000 pounds.
I think I recall seeing something about the PM's supposedly being rated to go high mileage. It was in one of the earliest promos a bit back.Hope it goes over 250k also. Sprinters are designed to go a million miles
Yes, it's for the gas V6 with automatic. The Travato is projected to reach market soon, before diesel is available. Winnebago has also shown the "Trend" Class C RV based on the one-ton PM 3500 cutaway chassis. And that's initially a gasoline engine too. I'd expect 13-15 MPG highway for that unit because of its huge box-like profile.Is that With the diesel version tho? I can't imagine Winnie using the gas motor for something so big and heavy.
Yeah your right. Forgot about the 8 speed tranny. I bet these pms will get same as regular cargo vans. 10 mpg loaded lol. Now I'm thinking twice bout letting my sprinter go and wait for the diesel.The ram 1500 version of the 3.6 is more hp and torque than the pro master version, and it also sports the 8 speed transmission.
I own one and it sees about 17 mpg city driving and 25 hwy average right now. It's a crew cab 4x4.
Don't think the pro master will quite see that for economy without the 8 speed
I can't seriously be the only person buying one of these!Yeah your right. Forgot about the 8 speed tranny. I bet these pms will get same as regular cargo vans. 10 mpg loaded lol. Now I'm thinking twice bout letting my sprinter go and wait for the diesel.
The dealer quoted me 8-12 weeks. If it's on the side of 8, it should be just before the new year...12 puts me right before february. I've never ordered a vehicle before so I have no idea how this will all go! It will certainly have the possibility of being put to the New England winter climate test right out of the block!When will yours be in builderbob? The dealer I went to had a guy trade two sprinters in for two pms. Your not the only one lol. You can be our guinne pig tho. J/k. And yes they are so ugly there cool looking
Doesn't crew cab 4X4 pickup weigh more than smaller models of PM? Or larger ones for that matter? Granted 8-speed added a couple of MPGs compared to previous 5-speed, but PM holds advantage of being FWD. That should offset 6- versus 8-speed for the most part.The ram 1500 version of the 3.6 is more hp and torque than the pro master version, and it also sports the 8 speed transmission.
I own one and it sees about 17 mpg city driving and 25 hwy average right now. It's a crew cab 4x4.
Don't think the pro master will quite see that for economy without the 8 speed