Livin Lite Camplite owner - review/comments
A couple of questions about Camplite aluminum travel trailers came up in another thread, and rather than hijack that thread, I'll start a new one & try to answer any/all questions. I recently purc...
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jspringator wrote:
Kind of disappointed at the mileage. I guess it is the wind resistance that kills the mileage.
You've got that one right!
At highway speeds, wind resistance is the most important factor in fuel use. There are some mileage cost savings involved with towing a lighter trailer, such as less fuel used in mountainous country.
But more important, at least for some:
Buying a lighter trailer in some cases ALSO allows one to buy a smaller tow vehicle. This is a major consideration for folks that must/do use their tow vehicle for a daily driver as well.
In those cases the difference in fuel costs over time can be very significant, and are often accompanied by lower maintenance/insurance costs to boot.
