[Star Gazer]

Hi All,

Just joined and did some searching but did not come up with much on this.

I have a 2000 PSD, Ext cab, 4x4, long bed, 3.73, about 46k miles. I get about 19 on the hwy running at 70 mph. Real bad in town since I only go about 4 miles to work in stop and go traffic.

This past weekend I picked up a small travel trailer that weighs 4400lbs. My trip to get it I got my normal 19mpg. Coming back at 65mph I was showing about 9.5 mpg. Much bigger drop than I imagined. The areodynamics of this box on wheels is most likely the problem. Sucks since I plan on a couple 3000 mile round trips this winter and spring. Every mpg I can get will help.

I am considering a chip to try and help me a bit. Am looking at the TS Performance 75hp as recommended by them and several buddies who tow boats that swear by them. Do I need any exhaust or intake work to go with this? Do I need gauges if I go with the smaller chip?

Any other suggestions would be great.

Thanks