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05-29-2014, 12:30 PM
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First Trip out with Dodge Durango, Great Surprise on MPG
We were pulling out TM with a 6 cylinder Isuzu and had trouble on a lot of mountains. Purchased an 04 Durango with Hemi and got 15 mpg on the first day. 15 mpg was really the best I could expect on the Isuzu after pulling it for over 30,000 miles. A few times we got more with the wind at our back. 15 mpg was pulling in Florida on flat road with a 10 mph cross wind. Isuzu was probably underpowered and working too hard. Great surprise. I expected less. I thought anything over 12 mpg and I would be a happy camper with the NTU Durango.
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05-29-2014, 03:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Gulf Shores, AL & Leeds, AL
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I am glad that you posted. I have been looking at the Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen. The used Ford and Chevy large SUV's are so expensive. I have several Chryslers that work well. Your info is very useful.
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05-29-2014, 03:49 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Orlando
Posts: 2,796
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Might look into a 2011-2013 Jeep GC Laredo if in the market for an SAV. Mine is a 2wd with the towing package which gets about a mpg better than the 4wd and I've never noticed any difference. It is also nearly 1,000 pounds lighter than the full-up ones. Back drops about an inch when I hitch the TM (470 lbs).
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06-02-2014, 04:24 AM
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We traveled almost 500 miles, roads pretty flat and very little wind and almost all highway. Averaged 15.5 mpg and I am a 60 mph driver. Tampa to Florence, NC. Not bad for the Durango.
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06-02-2014, 07:05 AM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: North San Diego County (Fallbrook)
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Mornin John, that doesn't sound too bad at all. Glad to hear that your TV upgrade is working out.
You should update your signature to include your new ride
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08-24-2014, 10:02 AM
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Update on the new trailer. We just got home a couple weeks ago pulling our new trailer. SP189 made by Forest River. It is actually a 21ft trailer with a slide and the weight is 3000 lbs, same as the TM. Gas mileage went from 15.5 to 11.7 doing the same trip from Tampa to Florence. Wind resistance is a big factor as you can see. The new trailer has a slide providing almost the same space as our 2720. Life is a bunch of trade-offs and we will probably boondock at more Walmarts than we did with the TM. Anyway, just thought I would give you food for thought. John
You all are great and thanks for all you have done.
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08-24-2014, 10:00 PM
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TrailManor Master
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Centennial, Colorado
Posts: 885
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John, thanks for the real-world comparison of TM vs. upright TT mileage. Could be helpful when others see the difference the low-profile TM makes.
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