Hard numbers on MPG.
One of the show stoppers for the new RV owner is the fact that they get half the gas mileage when towing. In my case it drops from 19 mpg with no TT to 10 mpg when towing.:( Our TV is typical; we h...
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rexlion wrote:
You're right, it really isn't that much of a difference.
There are some trailers that could allow you to get 14 or 15 mpg. A hardside popup like my Aliner (I get 16-17 mpg) or a Trailmanor or HiLo, a molded fiberglass 'egg' trailer like Scamp or Casita, or possibly an Airstream would fit the bill. However, even raising fuel economy from 10 to 15 mpg would be less than a grand per year.
I am pulling a 2015 3124KD Trailmanor with a 2005 Avalanche 1500 on the east coast. My normal MPG is around 20 and towing I get 16+. Unexpectedly, I get my best MPG in the "mountain" areas. However to do that I have to be willing to open and close the Trailmanor, open and close the inside bathroom, have a smaller bathroom, a half size refrigerator, etc. It is all about compromises. My Trailmanor tows quite nicely and I do not mind the setup, but others do...
