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Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-12-2013, 11:03 AM
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Views: 12,996
Posted By Jim Bennett
We almost always have the option of staying in...

We almost always have the option of staying in our friends homes, but if it is possible it is nice just to have a space of our own for comfort. I tend to get up before your average person and can...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-12-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,996
Posted By Jim Bennett
We use the same justification, by valuing having...

We use the same justification, by valuing having the trailer vs the extra cost in fuel sometimes too. When just going camping, it is a no brainer, the trailer must come.

Rough calculations to take...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-06-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,996
Posted By Jim Bennett
The truck is something like 22.5' long. You can't...

The truck is something like 22.5' long. You can't get much longer with a quad cab, and an 8' box.

That is a load of cedar planks a friend milled up. I am taking them home to make a cedar strip...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-06-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,996
Posted By Jim Bennett
Along the same line, is the reason that the Ford...

Along the same line, is the reason that the Ford does not lose much in fuel economy when towing my 19, and gets what my Honda does towing. Not too much stops the beast short of braking once it gets...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-06-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,996
Posted By Jim Bennett
Now doubt this is a good general guideline, but I...

Now doubt this is a good general guideline, but I notice the all the speed tests were done with smaller cars, and might not correlate to all vehicles the same. Same for the wind drag. I know that...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-06-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,996
Posted By Jim Bennett
I too keep my trailer tires 50 psi all the time....

I too keep my trailer tires 50 psi all the time. In my mind I see no reason not too, and a few benefits for doing so, mainly less rolling resistance, and better lateral stability.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 08-01-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,996
Posted By Jim Bennett
I have been saying the same thing for years now,...

I have been saying the same thing for years now, John. With many of the American friends I have, it seems to be a pride thing to want to be the only developed country not using the metric system.
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Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-31-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,996
Posted By Jim Bennett
Edited for accuracy, though it just might be what...

Edited for accuracy, though it just might be what you meant. ;D

What I mean by time, is that I will be doing multi-month trips, and not multi-day to two week trips only, and won't feel the need to...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-31-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,996
Posted By Jim Bennett
I usually do between the speed limit to about 10...

I usually do between the speed limit to about 10 kph over, and usually not exceeding 120 on freeways. So, it really varies with me. I know I could save a bit by slowing it down a touch, but I will...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-30-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,996
Posted By Jim Bennett
One thing to remember with fuel consumption, is...

One thing to remember with fuel consumption, is the fact that US gallons need to be multiplied by 1.2 to get to the imperial measurements.
Forum: Towing and Hitching 07-30-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,996
Posted By Jim Bennett
I get similar results pulling the 19 with my...

I get similar results pulling the 19 with my Pilot. About 2/3's the meterage when towing. Head winds certainly are a killer. A couple years ago when headed to the Escape Rally, I burned about half a...
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