Exactly , with the right 'real trailer tires' and low profile, in cruise especially, there shouldn't be too much penalty on fuel economy. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Mike Collum Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 8:21 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity When I tow my little Cox Cadet floptop trailer with the '85 Westy (trailer only weighs about 750 lbs) my mileage drops from around 21 mpg to around 20 mpg. Not much of a hit really. Mike
Scott Daniel - Shazam wrote: > I would think a small trailer might not have too negative an affect on fuel > mileage. > But, I have a friend who Always checks his mileage. ( a vanagon guy too ) > On his old Loyal type subaru wagon he gets 24 to 26 on the highway I think. > Towing this very small tent trailer...........not a large flat one, but just > a small bubble of a little low one with tiny tires, he only got about 20. > mmmm kinda surprised. |
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