Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
   Caravans and Caravanning -  Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: MPG
Page:  1  2  3  4  5 Post Reply Post New Topic
03/3/2011 at 7:28pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View D Mansworth's Profile View Profile   Reply to D Mansworth Reply   Quote D Mansworth Quote  
Joined: 29/6/2004

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   403

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Volvo estate T5  20valve 2.4 full spec  Petrol

without Trailer     28 to 36mpg   rushing   22 to 28

Towing  20 to  26 mpg    never rushed so nil input

all acording to cars computer.

More than happy with that taking the Comfort and extras fitted as standard.  could get an extra 10mpg from another type of vehicle but extra cost and reduction in trim ???? no thanks.



Post last edited on 03/03/2011 19:36:22


04/3/2011 at 8:13am
 Location: crewe
 Outfit: Elddis Xplore 302 and Nissan Campervan
View dinkum's Profile View Profile   Reply to dinkum Reply   Quote dinkum Quote  
Joined: 04/2/2008

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   633

Site Reviews Total: 7
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Fiesta Titanium 1.6 TDCI

MIRO 650kg Freedom Microlite

45 mpg covering mixed road towing



-------------
cramming for my finals in the twilight zone


13/11/2011 at 2:40pm
 Location: Washington UK
 Outfit: Elddis Xplore 302
View feelyjordan's Profile View Profile   Reply to feelyjordan Reply   Quote feelyjordan Quote  
Joined: 21/10/2010

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   63

Site Reviews Total: 17
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Quote: Originally posted by feelyjordan on 01/3/2011
2010 Skoda Fabia 1.6D SE estate 105 hp common rail VW diesel engine

Elddis 302 Xplore Plated MTPLM 950kg

Cruising at 60 mph 32.6 mpg

Cruising at 50 mph 36.4 mpg

Averaged over approx. 250 miles on A1.

Car solo, within speed limits 55-58 mpg

Post last edited on 01/03/2011 17:51:53


I wrote this not long after getting the caravan. In the light of more experience, towing down to Carnac and around the UK, the figures are now

Worst - 60 mph into a headwind 28 mpg
Best - following wind at 56 mph ish - 37 mpg
Average - circa 33 mpg.

Consumption greatly affected by route ( climbing involved)/speed/wind strength and direction.

Solo car - best 66 mpg, generally high 50's driven reasonably gently.

Don't know where this rule of thumb 20% reduction while towing came from, more like a 40% reduction! I guess that it depends upon the relative mass of the car and van, and maybe the gearing of the car.



13/11/2011 at 4:24pm
 Location: Blyth Northumberland
 Outfit: Bailey Pageant Monarch two berth
View frederico's Profile View Profile   Reply to frederico Reply   Quote frederico Quote  
Joined: 30/8/2010

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   767

Site Reviews Total: 54
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 5  
Site Reviews 2020: 2  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 32
Site Nights 2020: 15
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Ford Smax 2L tdci 140bhp. Caravan 1200 max. Similar mpg to other 2L diesel fords. 48 to 50 solo on long journey at 70 ish. Towed the caravan with about 1100 weight (part loaded) from Stoke to Northumberland via M6 and A69 at 55/60 mph. 32 mpg on computer but I worked actual out at about 30mph. Before the caravan I towed a 900max  folding camper, same car, to near Paris and back. Computer says 37 mpg actual 36mpg. So I will be budgeting at 30 mpg about 20p per mile (until diesel goes up again) for this caravan.

Newcastle to Benidorm and back 3000 x 20p = £600. + ferry & tolls.

Fred.



13/11/2011 at 6:03pm
 Location: Powys Wales
 Outfit: Abbey 2 berth. Astra sports tourer .
View rabbin8's Profile View Profile   Reply to rabbin8 Reply   Quote rabbin8 Quote  
Joined: 29/2/2008

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   569

Site Reviews Total: 16
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Nissan Qashqai 1.5dci
mpg solo 45
towing mpg 28
Elddis Gulfstream 895 kg. max 1180 kg

-------------
Rob


Advertisement



13/11/2011 at 6:27pm
 Location: Berkshire
 Outfit: No current outfit
View dazzer252's Profile View Profile   Reply to dazzer252 Reply   Quote dazzer252 Quote  
Joined: 20/6/2011

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   527

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Vauxhall Vectra 1.9CDTI (2006)

MPG when not towing - 45 to 52MPG

MPG when towing our bailey Ranger 470/4 - around 30mpg ( I think the max weight is around 1150kg)

We are changing next week to a 2009 X-trail so will be interesting to see how the 2.0 diesel performs (we wanted a bigger boot and kerb weight!)



13/11/2011 at 8:10pm
 Location: Teesside
 Outfit:  Mitsubishi ASX4
View freeatlast's Profile View Profile   Reply to freeatlast Reply   Quote freeatlast Quote  
Joined: 23/3/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2135

Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Mitsubishi ASX4 4 wheel drive 1.8 diesel with variable valve timing, 148bhp.

Towing Trigano Silver. All up weight 1000kg

Solo driving town: 45mpg ish

Longer runs: 50-51mpg

Towing: 38mpg,
(Averaged over 3000 miles around Europe, tank to tank,
mostly in 6th gear, usual speed 56mph )


13/11/2011 at 9:51pm
 Location: Hamilton Lanarkshire
 Outfit: Audi A6 Avant & Coachman Highlander
View ANDYN's Profile View Profile   Reply to ANDYN Reply   Quote ANDYN Quote  
Joined: 04/1/2005

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   134

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Audi A6, 2.7Tdi towing a Coachman VIP 460/2...averages out at around 30mpg.


14/11/2011 at 3:31pm
 Location: Dunfermline
 Outfit: Coachman Pastiche 560 4
View stuartggray's Profile View Profile   Reply to stuartggray Reply   Quote stuartggray Quote  
Joined: 30/5/2004

Silver Member
Silver Member

Forum Posts:   188

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

VolvoV70 P2 2.4 petrol

Miro 950kg

29 mpg




In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

  Prev       Next

Jump To Page:  1  2  3  4  5

Quick Links - All Forums - Caravan Towcars and Towing Advice - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














5894 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder