cpaharley2008
Senior Member
After towing close to 7,000 miles over past 3 weeks, the following are some of my observations. Using my 2009 Dodge Ram Hemi as a tow, I averaged 11.5 mpg going out to Osoyoos via I70 and I15 thru the Rockies. Returning via I90 and I80 and I70 I'm averaging 13 mpg. I tow in the "tow mode" without activating cruise control. I'm using an Andersen hitch set up and have had no issues with sway nor noise.
We stayed mainly in KOA and rest areas and there has always been plenty of battery at night time. Iowa has the cleanest and nicest rest areas with Illinois second.
Our favorite part, other than the rally in Osoyoos, was the upper Idaho peninsula and Montana, both beautiful places.
The Escape towed wonderfully, the refer stayed between 38-45 and the freezer from 1-11 degrees, all on propane the entire trip. Sometimes we were in the mid 80's but always cooler in the night times, sometimes even had to turn on furnace. Warning, do not drive behind a manure hauler, the truck and trailer was covered with flies until I could wash the stuff off.
Had the trailer weighed, 3300 on front axle, 3800 on rear axle and the trailer weighed 3800#. My tongue weight is about 425#. The trailer/truck was loaded for the 3 week trip with bike and mats in the truck, full refer and freezer, fresh water 2/3 full, used grey and black enroute and both were 2/3 before dumping.
Most important tool, a broom for daily sweeps of the floor and mats and getting the awning clean as well as removing the manure off the trailer front.
Would I do it again, definitely!! The memories were priceless and I got to meet a lot of forum members here who took the time to introduce themselves at the rally and even helped save a life, but that is another story. Tomorrow we arrive home!
We stayed mainly in KOA and rest areas and there has always been plenty of battery at night time. Iowa has the cleanest and nicest rest areas with Illinois second.
Our favorite part, other than the rally in Osoyoos, was the upper Idaho peninsula and Montana, both beautiful places.
The Escape towed wonderfully, the refer stayed between 38-45 and the freezer from 1-11 degrees, all on propane the entire trip. Sometimes we were in the mid 80's but always cooler in the night times, sometimes even had to turn on furnace. Warning, do not drive behind a manure hauler, the truck and trailer was covered with flies until I could wash the stuff off.
Had the trailer weighed, 3300 on front axle, 3800 on rear axle and the trailer weighed 3800#. My tongue weight is about 425#. The trailer/truck was loaded for the 3 week trip with bike and mats in the truck, full refer and freezer, fresh water 2/3 full, used grey and black enroute and both were 2/3 before dumping.
Most important tool, a broom for daily sweeps of the floor and mats and getting the awning clean as well as removing the manure off the trailer front.
Would I do it again, definitely!! The memories were priceless and I got to meet a lot of forum members here who took the time to introduce themselves at the rally and even helped save a life, but that is another story. Tomorrow we arrive home!
