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Norsk1
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Topic: Gas mileage Posted: 14 Sep 2014 at 12:17pm |
Sleepless,
I did check while towing and it varied from 10.3 to 14. The times I was unhooked ranged from the 14 to 21. I didn't write down when I was towing and when I was unhooked but as I recall I was unhooked for 3 days in Denali when we entered the park. Then when we were in the Kenia I unhooked for 7 days while I fished and traveled to Seward for a day trip. Then 2 days in Valdez while I fished. The trip took 29 days. This is as accurate as I can be. It was overall a great trip. The trip was like driving through Glacier park everyday.
Ron
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marwayne
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Posted: 14 Sep 2014 at 6:20pm |
Just got back from the pacific NW round up, trailer was unhooked 5 days, drove 65 miles without pod in tow. Here is how we did.
4386.8 km 21.12 L per 100 km
2725.8 m imp G 13.34 mpg
us G 11.11 mpg
How ever driving through the mountains and coastal highway is neither good for getting anywhere fast or getting good miles per gallon.
The last leg of our trip was from Mount Robson BC to Edmonton AB,
456.8 km, 283.89m we could drive more or less normal highway speed we did 14.42m per imp G- 12m per us G and 19.68 L per 100 km.
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Tanager
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Posted: 14 Sep 2014 at 8:47pm |
Thanks, everyone, for the comments. Much appreciated. Being new to the rPod, I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. Happy travels!
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Tanager
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Tanager
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Posted: 14 Sep 2014 at 8:51pm |
Thanks, everyone, for the posts. Much appreciated. Being new to the rPod, I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. Happy travels!
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Tanager
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David and Danette
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Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 7:58am |
Originally posted by marwayne
Just got back from the pacific NW round up, trailer was unhooked 5 days, drove 65 miles without pod in tow. Here is how we did.
4386.8 km 21.12 L per 100 km
2725.8 m imp G 13.34 mpg
us G 11.11 mpg
How ever driving through the mountains and coastal highway is neither good for getting anywhere fast or getting good miles per gallon.
The last leg of our trip was from Mount Robson BC to Edmonton AB,
456.8 km, 283.89m we could drive more or less normal highway speed we did 14.42m per imp G- 12m per us G and 19.68 L per 100 km. |
Marwayne did you notice any difference in towing with the V-front mod in how the trailer handled or gas mileage?
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2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019)
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2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab
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marwayne
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Posted: 15 Sep 2014 at 11:22am |
I noticed a slight improvement, however I used to drive at 55 mph now with the nosejob I drove at 65 mph where ever I could. I also noticed that the pod is tracking o lot nicer behind the TV.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
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Podster
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Posted: 29 Sep 2014 at 11:05pm |
I just towed a 178 ruffly 1,200 miles with a Ford Ranger 4.0 and got 12 mpg at 2500-2800 rpm, 60-65 mph.
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Cliff & Raelynn
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mtbmitch
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Posted: 29 Sep 2014 at 11:18pm |
13,14 is fantastic for those of you. I think the only way to achieve better fuel milage is to convert to a Sprinter Van with a sportsmobile interior.
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enjoy the fresh air
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Pooterpod
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Posted: 07 Jun 2015 at 10:10pm |
I thought I would bring this thread alive. I am getting 13.5 to 15.5 depending on wind. If the wind is down or I am not pulling mountain grades I get 15-15.5 mpg @ 60 MPH . I tried running 56 but the truck likes 60 better due to the torque curve. At 60 that is 1600 RPM on a 2011 F150 5.0 2WD RCSB 3.55 gear ratio. This is with a full load of fresh water.
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Leo B
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Posted: 07 Jun 2015 at 10:29pm |
That is some great mileage!!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
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