MPG with and without TT
I just got back from a down and back trip to pick up our new TT, a 2016 Riverside Retro 177SE (2,980# unloaded). My previous experience was pulling a 1,600# popup with a Subaru Forester. In the Forester I would get a highway average of about 25MPG with no load and about 18MPG with the popup.
My tow vehicle this time is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe with a 5,000# towing capacity. My trip to pick up the Retro was 650 miles each way from Indianapolis to Columbus, GA - first half flat to rolling hills, second half fairly hilly but not near extreme. During my trip down (no load) I averaged about 26MPG in the first half and 24MPG second half. On the return trip with the load I got about 11MPG on the hills and a little better during the second half.
Given my Subaru experience I was surprised to get less than half the no-load MPG in the Hyundai. Is this typical? My Hyundai is in great shape so the only variable that I can think of is extra drag from the TT. Could that be electric brakes? I had a brake controller professionally installed and adjusted. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
My tow vehicle this time is a 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe with a 5,000# towing capacity. My trip to pick up the Retro was 650 miles each way from Indianapolis to Columbus, GA - first half flat to rolling hills, second half fairly hilly but not near extreme. During my trip down (no load) I averaged about 26MPG in the first half and 24MPG second half. On the return trip with the load I got about 11MPG on the hills and a little better during the second half.
Given my Subaru experience I was surprised to get less than half the no-load MPG in the Hyundai. Is this typical? My Hyundai is in great shape so the only variable that I can think of is extra drag from the TT. Could that be electric brakes? I had a brake controller professionally installed and adjusted. Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
