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 Topic: towing with front protector on the carava
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20/6/2018 at 9:13pm
Location: super somerset
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not sure if this has been brought up [pointers welcomed if it has, ]towing to Devon today with the cover on the van get the impression my fuel consumption was up, this is the first time we have towed the van with it on [came with the van] has any body thought the same or even knows that this is so? more friction against the cover than the smooth finish on the van?
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20/6/2018 at 10:23pm
Location: West Midlands
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Driving into fairly strong headwinds, and/or getting less mp£ after recent price increases, possibly?
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22/6/2018 at 10:26am
Location: Shropshire
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I would think they cause more air resistance.
Never use one just put up with bug splats!
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24/6/2018 at 2:27pm
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Also depends on the roads - big difference between flat and hill or motorway and winding back roads
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25/6/2018 at 8:58am
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Thats good mpg!
Our Santa Fe showed 25 towing to our current site in Loire area,mainly autoroute and fair bit on main roads. It was hot so aircon was on max speed 60mph. We have seen over 30mpg on a tow where we have not exceeded 50mph.
We have been towing since 80s and never had any front damage, the covers seem to be more popular.
We do have a lot of bug splats which can be hard work to remove!
I wax the van and polish the windows with vu plex perspex polish,it does make them easier to clean.
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