realistic MPG expectations
after some searching, I'm wondering what kind of mileage people are getting when towing. I know the frontal area of the trailer is a big factor, as far as wind resistance, even more so than weight. ...
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danimal53 wrote:
after some searching, I'm wondering what kind of mileage people are getting when towing. I know the frontal area of the trailer is a big factor, as far as wind resistance, even more so than weight. What have others experiences been with mileage? What kind of mileage does your TV get when not towing, and what do you get when towing? I have a jeep liberty, towing a coachmen clipper 17bh with 3700lb max. We'll be going on a long trip next month, so I'll have a solid number for my average MPG then.
I used to tow a very similar configuration, Coachmen Viking 16FB towed with Jeep Liberty CRD (2.8L Diesel), we got about 15MPG, I assume your Liberty has the 3.7L Gas motor though, so I would imagine you would likely see in the ballpark of 10MPG towing.
EDIT: It took exactly one year for us to upgrade tow vehicles, we now tow with a Duramax Chevy 2500HD. Jeep did fine on the flats, and was within weights, but just barely. If you accumulate more passengers, gear, or plan on hilly/mountain trips, I doubt you will want to tow with that Jeep very much longer ;)
