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New trailer and first tow

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by T8tjt, Mar 11, 2017.

  1. Mar 11, 2017 at 8:51 AM
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    T8tjt

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    well I picked up a new travel trailer in Cincinnati yesterday.

    I'm sure you'll be able to figure out exactly what day I picked it up by the mileage on the Eco screen.

    I was pleasantly surprised by the mileage getting to Cincinnati from Las Vegas.

    20 miles per gallon from Las Vegas via I 15 through Utah, most of it up hill, and then uphill up to 11,000 feet and over the hump and into Denver at 75 80 I don't think is that bad at all!

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  2. Mar 11, 2017 at 9:06 AM
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    Nice Winnebago.....like the color...! Curious, how did it pull in windy conditions? I have yet to pull my 20 foot travel trailer with my Tacoma and I was wondering if you felt like you got pushed around at all.....?
     
  3. Mar 11, 2017 at 9:08 AM
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    What is the length and weight of the trailer?
     
  4. Mar 11, 2017 at 9:11 AM
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    It was a bit nasty yesterday when I left the RV dealer in those big Kentucky Hills heading down towards Nashville for about the first 30 minutes really windy.

    This is the first thing I've ever towed. Not kidding. And I got bumped around a bit I was a cautious but we got through it.

    After that it's been no sweat. 3700 pounds dry a few things in it maybe 3900 pounds at the moment and the sweet spot seems to be S4 at 60 miles an hour.
     
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    22' total.
     
  6. Mar 11, 2017 at 9:40 AM
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  7. Mar 11, 2017 at 9:45 AM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
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    Yes
     
  9. Mar 11, 2017 at 9:48 AM
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    Hitch.

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  10. Mar 11, 2017 at 10:26 AM
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    That is a long drive to get a trailer, but it does look nice.
     
  11. Mar 11, 2017 at 10:59 AM
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    18k vs 21k and up on the west coast.
     
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    That is great mileage. I pulled my utility trailer with my john deere mower for about 140 miles the other day and fought to get 15 mpg. Its a trip that i push 25 mpg without the trailer.
    I drove in S5 with ect engaged
     
  13. Mar 11, 2017 at 11:52 AM
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    You said " you pulled a utility trailer with your John Deere lawn mower "
    140 miles :rofl:
     
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    Nice looking setup
     
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  16. Mar 11, 2017 at 1:09 PM
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    I get 16mpg without pulling anything :notsure:

    Are you a wizard?
     
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    What kind of MPGs are you getting with the trailer hooked up?
     
  18. Mar 11, 2017 at 2:13 PM
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    Asking me?
     
  19. Mar 11, 2017 at 2:15 PM
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    Yes, was just curious.
     
  20. Mar 11, 2017 at 2:49 PM
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    The first three bars are 1950-ish miles from Vegas to Denver and on to Batavia OH doing 70-85. The last two bars are the return leg with the trailer from Batavia to Louisville, Nashville, Memphis to my current point at Weatherford Ok. You'll have to look up the mileage. Had nearly 12 mpg but around Oklahoma City to hear it's been more hillish than not. And, high winds. IMG_6291.jpgIMG_6292.jpg
     
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