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Dan666

12/11/2007 at 8:11pm
Location: Sunny Devon - Torbay
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I'd agree with the code of conduct. I think we all look out for each other..

I went away once in March with my lil Sister - heavy rain and wind - went for a walk - came back and some nice people had left us a windbreak by the tent.

Sorry for hijacking the thread! Back to trailers....

If you take all the advice here Samwelly you can't go wrong.

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crappie

13/11/2007 at 1:23am
Location: Great wryley west midlands
Outfit: outwell vermont xl

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The only problem Ive found with a trailer, is that you always fill it. You think you have loads of room, so you buy a bit more gear, then I purchased the extra sides you can get, so again you buy a bit more, or better gear. Back to Square one now, not enough space. Daughters driving now, so Ive got another car to fill. Very sad I know.

christian17

13/11/2007 at 6:18pm
Location: Pontefract
Outfit: traditional heavy canvas tent

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Hi Guys

What sort of reduction on MPG do you get when you are towing your trailers?

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Trevor Holloway

13/11/2007 at 6:32pm
Location: Molesey Surrey
Outfit: Trigano Randger 575LX & Rapido Orline

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A lot less than without - I just include it in the cost of the trip away.

In France I was filling up the Fiesta twice a day between sites !

christian17

13/11/2007 at 6:40pm
Location: Pontefract
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Ok thanks for that, so with your Fiesta what would you normally get to tank and what were you getting when in France with your trailer?

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PigletandTigger

13/11/2007 at 7:49pm
Location: Dorset
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We have a Saab 2.2 TDI and our fuel economy is very similar with and without the trailer, we drop a couple of MPG with the trailer but drop more with a roofbox (usually 4/5 MGP).

We drive slower with the trailer which I think balances the extra weight. We do have a good trailer with 13in wheels and a well powered car that produces loads of torque. I guess with the OH's Fiesta it would have more of an effect?

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Stumpy230168

13/11/2007 at 8:14pm
Location: Hampshire
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I normally get about 49mpg with my Diesel Megane, to and from work, but I find because your restricted to a max speed of 60mph, and seem to go through the gears smoother, (not in a rush all the time) I got up to 56mpg, with the trailer, roof box, and a loaded car...so i was well chuffed.

christian17

13/11/2007 at 8:31pm
Location: Pontefract
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Cheers for that. my Saab is a 2.3 pertrol and just got a daxara 158 with 13" wheels so that give me an idea. I think my turque is around 230 plus. Get about 40 mpg when driving on a motorway so if i look at around 30 -35m mpg will prob be right.

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Trevor Holloway

14/11/2007 at 1:47pm
Location: Molesey Surrey
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We dont work out the MPG - pulling the trailer with the car loaded, two adults (cant really admit to being grown up) and two children the tank range dropped by around 40 miles.

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