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Mar 17, 2008 | 08:11 AM

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TheBudman

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From: Reno, NV

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Originally Posted by Cracker

Dave Smith sells another. I did some sight seeing but for the most part I sped at a constant speed.

Did you take the 95 back, or did you go on the major highways (90 to whatever to the 84). I did the highway trip before and it was boring. They say taking the 95 is slower, but I think it might have more to see and do. (I'm bringing the wife and 2 kids). Any advice?

Mar 17, 2008 | 08:12 AM

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Well, you are usually pulling that big trailer behind you too. That "may" bring your mileage down some......

With the trailer i "struggle" for 10 MPH

Mar 17, 2008 | 08:43 AM

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Well, even though my 07 got much better mileage everyday than you say you are getting, it still only got 9-11mpg towing my trailer which has a GVW of 10,000lb...

Mar 17, 2008 | 10:08 AM

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I just returned from a weekend trip to Ohio Towing a 16' cargo trailer (11 foot high). with a 1000 lb horse carriage in it.
My overhead read 13.6 most of the trip ---calculating actual use i got 11.8