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- RobertRyanExplorer
- RobertRyanExplorer
Turtle n Peeps wrote:
flguppie wrote:
A 7716 pound trailer pulled by a Touareg? And gets over 12 mpg. And tows fine without WDH?
What are we doing wrong in the US?
:h
I get over 12MPG and tow a lot of trailers that don't have a WDH. My TT weighs right at 7K.
Many get well over 12mpg, not that uncommon
Reading a Caravanners Forum on people who tow Heavy Caravans with late model HD Diesel Silverado's,(2500/3500) fuel economies were similar or heavier, going from 17.8 to 20.5l litres
Per 100kmMike Up wrote:
Without a WDH, using air bags, you'll still overload the rear axle and stress the hitch receiver, leading to dangerous handling and possible failure
Problem does not work with European sourced Caravans. WDH''s are used a lot in Australia - Mike_UpExplorer
flguppie wrote:
A 7716 pound trailer pulled by a Touareg? And gets over 12 mpg. And tows fine without WDH?
What are we doing wrong in the US?
My 6500 lbs tall and wide Stick and Tin trailer pulled by my much larger and heavier F150 gets 11 mpg. It's 5.0L gas engine uses much cheaper gas than the VW's expensive diesel. The diesels 1 additional mpg doesn't help as the fuel use will be much more expensive.
If I didn't care about safety, I could pull my trailer without a WDH but then I would be stressing the hitch receiver which must be used with a WDH to be safe, and overload my rear axle, stressing it's suspension and handling and causing an early failure. Also underloading my front axle, taking away steering ability in slick wet conditions.
Without a WDH, using air bags, you'll still overload the rear axle and stress the hitch receiver, leading to dangerous handling and possible failure. - Turtle_n_PeepsExplorer
flguppie wrote:
A 7716 pound trailer pulled by a Touareg? And gets over 12 mpg. And tows fine without WDH?
What are we doing wrong in the US?
:h
I get over 12MPG and tow a lot of trailers that don't have a WDH. My TT weighs right at 7K. - RobertRyanExplorer
BubbaChris wrote:
RobertRyan wrote:
If he was I would assume it would not tow very well.he seems very happy with how it tows
The air suspension he mentioned could be providing a nice ride while still being technically overweight on the rear axle.
Others do not use WDH's when they go off road. Different philosophies and set ups as to what works the best as far as longevity, ride etc - BubbaChrisExplorer
RobertRyan wrote:
If he was I would assume it would not tow very well.he seems very happy with how it tows
The air suspension he mentioned could be providing a nice ride while still being technically overweight on the rear axle. - RobertRyanExplorer
BubbaChris wrote:
Reading the owner's comments about not using a WDH, I wonder if he's overloading the rear axle.
If he was I would assume it would not tow very well.he seems very happy with how it tows - BubbaChrisExplorerReading the owner's comments about not using a WDH, I wonder if he's overloading the rear axle.
- RobertRyanExplorer
pappcam wrote:
So what's the question? Is this thing American? Australian?
I've seen black DP motorhomes but never a black travel trailer. It'd be impossible to keep clean or cool. It's probably got one of those all white/stainless steel interiors that have no practicality when a person is camping. Lots of style before function in those overseas units.
No thanks.
Each to their own, but they are a whole lot easier to clean. Red Dust as fine asTalcum powder quite common in Australia. A Unit with draperies on the windows, look old fashioned are huge dust collectors - pappcamExplorerSo what's the question? Is this thing American? Australian?
I've seen black DP motorhomes but never a black travel trailer. It'd be impossible to keep clean or cool. It's probably got one of those all white/stainless steel interiors that have no practicality when a person is camping. Lots of style before function in those overseas units.
No thanks.
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