Brim to brim towing

HarryM1BYT · 29th May 2014, 16:42

I don't usually bother, but here are my figures for a cold start with a full tank from home, towing 273.7miles then topping up..

273.7miles x 35.2Litres = 35.35mpg. That is in daylight, towing 1350Kg, hitting a small amount of traffic and via the Welsh mountains (Devils Bridge) to Pembrokshire.

pab · 29th May 2014, 16:47

Towing a caravan the size of yours, that's a more than acceptable fuel return. Enjoy your break..

rrobson · 29th May 2014, 16:54

Seems good, mine weighs 1300, and averaged 30mpg but my thermostats stuck open and doesn't usually get upto temp even when towing, so I'd expect something similar if I sorted it.

Btw, I've still got those plugs for you but have been so busy on the weekends I just haven't had chance to send them. Going to try and do it tomorrow if I get time

HarryM1BYT · 29th May 2014, 20:35

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Originally Posted by rrobson

Seems good, mine weighs 1300, and averaged 30mpg but my thermostats stuck open and doesn't usually get upto temp even when towing, so I'd expect something similar if I sorted it.

Btw, I've still got those plugs for you but have been so busy on the weekends I just haven't had chance to send them. Going to try and do it tomorrow if I get time

I am away for a couple of weeks, so no point rushing, if they will not fit through the letter box.

Agreed, you need to get everything spot on to get the best figures - though my MAF is supposed to be producing some odd output figures.

bl52krz · 29th May 2014, 22:15

For towing that kind of weight behind you, its an excellent figure.Especially around the area you mentioned.

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