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Postby jss06 » Thu Nov 24, 2011 8:59 am

I had my first overland trip this last weekend. Overall I am very impressed with the trailer and have decided how I want to build out the galley.

Fuel Economy:
For the off-pavement section I averaged 13.1 MPG with the trailer behind the Jeep.

For On-Pavement I averaged 14.2 MPG at 60~65 MPH.

The trailer is very stable and pulls well behind the Jeep. Not bad at all for an off-road built trailer.

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Postby Zboom » Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:13 am

I'm glad you posted your mpg as i have an lj as my tv. Do you know the weight of your trailer? I love the profile and the look behind your jeep
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Postby Deryk the Pirate » Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:59 am

Congrads! What's the dimensions of the trailer? Also whats your highway mileage without the trailer?
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Postby Shadow Catcher » Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:38 am

Looking Good.
Just out of curiosity what sort of mpg do you get with no trailer. I was feeling bad because we only get 21 mpg when towing Compass Rose, this with a Subaru Outback 3L H6.
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Postby jss06 » Thu Nov 24, 2011 7:40 pm

The trailer loaded for camping is about 1400 lbs.
Empty highway fuel economy on the LJ is 17 to 18 on the highway. Depends on how heavy my right foot is.

This trip was through the Texas hill country and most of it was run with the overdrive turned off.
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Postby aggie79 » Fri Nov 25, 2011 11:03 am

John,

Your off-road teardrop looks fantastic! Congratulations on your first outing. I bet y'all had a great time.

Take care,
Tom
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For build info on our former Silver Beatle teardrop:
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