What were those last two vehicles?
Towing wonder!
Don't normally brag, just wanted to note 2011 Ridge did excellent job
on towing 2K lb boat/trlr 150 miles one way. Had to keep checking if trlr was attached, no heavy jerks like last 2 vehicles. Mpg looked good to. This was
over mostly 2 lane roads, boat used on Cayuga Lake, upstate NY.
As a side note, gas prices cheaper upstate NY than northeastern PA, must
be bunch of greedy B's in PA. First time seeing that since going there.
Mike
on towing 2K lb boat/trlr 150 miles one way. Had to keep checking if trlr was attached, no heavy jerks like last 2 vehicles. Mpg looked good to. This was
over mostly 2 lane roads, boat used on Cayuga Lake, upstate NY.
As a side note, gas prices cheaper upstate NY than northeastern PA, must
be bunch of greedy B's in PA. First time seeing that since going there.
Mike
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My '06 never had a problem pulling my fishing boat (roughly the same weight as yours) and my mileage was actually pretty good.
However, last month I borrowed my brother-in-laws' trailer for an 800 mile trip. Loaded, it weighed 2,500 lbs. There was no strong headwind (thank God) because it was like pulling an anchor!! I struggled to get 11 mpg and shifting down more than I would like.
The difference was the height of the trailer. My boat is no taller than the cab of my Ridge, but the other trailer is 7 feet tall with a flat "face". Wind resistance is a huge factor. Glad you had a good experience.
However, last month I borrowed my brother-in-laws' trailer for an 800 mile trip. Loaded, it weighed 2,500 lbs. There was no strong headwind (thank God) because it was like pulling an anchor!! I struggled to get 11 mpg and shifting down more than I would like.
The difference was the height of the trailer. My boat is no taller than the cab of my Ridge, but the other trailer is 7 feet tall with a flat "face". Wind resistance is a huge factor. Glad you had a good experience.
Wrascal... Both vehicles were Dodge Dakota 6 cyl 2.8L and 2.5L
I suspect 3.5L on Honda and FWD was telling point.
As to headwinds, met up with that on 2.8 Dakota, I pulled over and opened
windscreen when towing heavier boat to allow wind pass thru. Still had to slow
down, high wind causes sway.
Mike
PS: 2.5L, 6cyl, 5spd stickshift is for sale.
I suspect 3.5L on Honda and FWD was telling point.
As to headwinds, met up with that on 2.8 Dakota, I pulled over and opened
windscreen when towing heavier boat to allow wind pass thru. Still had to slow
down, high wind causes sway.
Mike
PS: 2.5L, 6cyl, 5spd stickshift is for sale.
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