Tow Vehicle & Trailer combos - POST INFO

[Ttocs M]

Norm & Ginny -
Do you have a bathroom in your Scamp 16? I have a 2005 Scamp 13 w. bath and pull it with a 2002 3.6 Subaru Outback. I'm considering getting a 16 footer w. bath but thought it too heavy for my Subaru.

[Mike Magee]

I'm hoping we can limit this thread to the tow/trailer data and keep discussions, opinions, etc in other threads or PMs. Like Sgt. Friday would have said, "Just the fact, ma'am."

[luvrOlife]

1985 UHaul 13' CT
2011 Ford Escape Limited, V6 Auto 2WD
17-22 mpg towing (California hills burn fuel)
24-27 mpg around town

[Tom Trostel]

2006 Toyota Sienna, 3.3 L
1980 Bigfoot 15B17G Standard
12-13 mpg towing @ 60 mph
24-25 mpg not towing @ 70 mph

Lake Bardwell, TX Photo by tomNjo | Photobucket

[padlin00]

2012 F150 Supercab 3.5L Ecoboost, 4x4, HD payload and tow
2014 Escape 5.0TA

13-14 mpg towing, 60 mph
15-19 mpg not towing, low end city, high end Interstate

[Raff]

2012 Dodge Journey AWD, 3.6 litre, 6speed auto.

1982 Boler

We have only towed for one 4500 km trip and averaged 12 l/100 km or 20mpg and average about 23 mpg not towing.


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[Gilles]

Originally Posted by Mike Magee

I was thinking, wouldn't it be great if we could have a thread for tug/trailer combinations, wherein everyone could add their rig's info?

Perhaps it would be possible to compile it all to a table (similar to "Trailer Weights in the Real World") in the first post. I don't know exactly how to post and to periodically update a table in the forum, but I'd be willing to try it if Frederick or a mod could give me tips. Even without a table, though, it would be nice to have all the info in a single thread.

Each owner of a FGRV (present or past) could enter the following:
1. Year, make, model of vehicle
2. Engine size (examples: 2.2L 4cyl, or 3.3L V6)
3. Trailer make and size (examples: Scamp 13, Escape 5.0) [note: FG eggs only; no stickie trailers]
4. Typical fuel economy: highway towing, and highway non-towing

What do you all think? I'll go first.
2008 Toyota Highlander
3.5L V6
Burro 17'
14.3 mpg towing, 22.5 mpg non-towing

I already make it in my profile.
It would be good to adjust the board of the profile of each, asking to enter this very relevant information.
I'm in.
Who is the person in charge for the additions in this board?
It would be a very good guide for all.
I am going to add the other information during the season.

[Tony Nowak]

2005 Ford 150 (2X4)
5.4 Liter, 4 speed auto
2003 17 foot Bigfoot, 1999 13 foot Scamp
MPG: Bigfoot 12 MPG (lock out 4th gear), Scamp 15MPG, Mostly highway non towing combined 18 MPG

[Ian G.]

2008 4Runner 4L V6
1974 Boler 1880lbs fully loaded
16-18 mpg towing, and 22-24 mpg highway


2008 4Runner 4L V6
2008 Casita 17' Freedom Deluxe (never weighed)
14-16 mpg towing, and 22-24 mpg highway

[drpaddle]

2014 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab 4L V6
2014 Escape 21 ~4300 lbs typically loaded
13-14 mpg towing, and 19-22 mpg highway

[Jon in AZ]

2011 Honda Pilot 2WD 3.5L VCM, 5 speed auto
2008 Scamp 13' Standard (furnace, but no bathroom, AC, or fridge)
17-19 mpg towing, 23-26 mpg highway not towing

[Jack Walter]

To get this thread back on track (sorta since neither of my trailers now are completely fiberglass) I have a Land Rover Defender that tows an Eriba Puck and a Land Rover LR3 that tows an Eriba Triton.





I've owned a Boler and a U-Haul that I towed with the Defender - mileage varied widely due to velocity and hills since it has the aerodynamic qualities of a barn. Anything over 60 mph just burned more fuel.

[Felix47]

2001 Acura RSX (4 cyl Honda)
17 Foot Casita with bathroom but dry and empty
electric brakes
26 MPG towing (I don't break 55)

[honda03842]

Latest update.

Interestingly most people drive 60 mph or less.

[MC1]

Originally Posted by Felix47

2001 Acura RSX (4 cyl Honda)
17 Foot Casita with bathroom but dry and empty
electric brakes
26 MPG towing (I don't break 55)

Sweet combo and impressive numbers. Any pics of the rig Felix?

[Spanke]

I find it interesting that no one who has a Chevy TV has posted.

Tow Vehicle: 1996 Chevy Suburban 4X4 (Retired November 2014- 285,000 mi)
5.7 L V8
Trailer: 13' Trillium
Towing MPG: 12
Highway MPG: 15

New TV 2006 Chevy Trailblazer 4X4 - 4.2L I6
Haven't had a chance to get out with the new TV, but I hope the MPG is better.

Thanks for the list Norm. I find it very informative.

Spanke

[honda03842]

We now have a couple of Chevys but still no Subarus, diesel VWs or Corollas.The latest update is attached.

[JeffRow]

2007 Toyota 4Runner V8 4wd
2013 Casita SD
Towing 15mpg
Highway 17 mpg

[T-bird Tony]

1976 Ford Thunderbird
460 cu.in.
15 miles per gallon solo
13 miles per gallon towing.

[honda03842]

Update - we now have our oldest tow vehicle, a 1976 Thunderbird with the biggest engine, 450 cubic inches, the engine may weigh more than the Trillium....


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...6oSPkw/pubhtml