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steve28961 *
Age: 62 Zodiac: Joined: 09 Nov 2012 Posts: 11 Location: glasgow
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Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:58 Post subject: Mpg when towing |
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Just towed with a2010 3.2 automatic shogun.
Previously I had a 3.2 manual and was getting 25 mpg but recently purchased a newer model and a journey to the lakes I found the computer said 15 mpg.
I was in four wheel drive and was using cruise control most of the way.
People said using four wheel drive did not make much difference in mpg so I was wondering why it is so low.
Any ideas or people who tow a caravan.
The caravan is the same as before a twin axle
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MARKS600K1 LifeTime Member
Age: 53 Zodiac: Joined: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 341 Location: BORDON HAMPSHIRE
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Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 13:06 Post subject: |
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Hello Steve
You are advised to use 4wd when towing, have you confirmed the fuel computers accuracy ? I have a single axle max load of 1300Kg and on a trip to Cornwall managed 18mpg when towing fully loaded with 6 people, but I would struggle to get 30mpg with an empty car, norm for me would be 25mpg average. But my 3.2 is a fair bit older and less powerful so while you may not slow down on the hills this will come at a price. What is your solo mpg according to the computer ?, also speed will make a big difference.
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steve28961 *
Age: 62 Zodiac: Joined: 09 Nov 2012 Posts: 11 Location: glasgow
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Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:39 Post subject: |
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Thanks for reply. No I have not checked computer yet.
I bought the car in London and coming back to Scotland at 70mph with cruise control on it said 38 mpg it was not that far out because I got over 600 mile on a tank .its great solo it's just when towing .
I have been down to Dorset with the old car and it returned about 25 mpg but this is only about 15.
I must say I set cruise for 60 mph most of the way.
Suppose I'll just have to live with it |
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Testcard Newbie
Age: 62 Zodiac: Joined: 01 Jun 2016 Posts: 6 Location: East Kilbride - Scotland
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Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2016 18:26 Post subject: MPG |
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Hi Steve.
I have a Shogun Sport 2.5 - We have towed our twin axle 1300kg caravan around the country - The car generally gives 25 mpg - We just potter along on motorways etc 50mph - Any faster anf the mpg is noticeable. On solo minus the van = around 30+.
I start with a full tank then refill when journey is complete in order to calculate, hope this helps.
Alan.
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scoobynutta Newbie
Age: 51 Zodiac: Joined: 03 Jun 2008 Posts: 9 Location: luton
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2017 14:06 Post subject: |
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I think I get around 15 when I'm not even towing! |
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tom fenton LifeTime Member
Age: 43 Zodiac: Joined: 28 Dec 2010 Posts: 1700 Location: South Yorkshire
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Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2017 14:29 Post subject: |
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The cruise will crucify the MPG when you hit a climb as it will attempt to maintain road speed regardless of MPG. Being a later 200bhp 3.2 I'm sure its got the power to do so, so you don't really notice it working hard.
Try the same journey next time using your right foot. Just by using the hills to gain speed on the way down and allow the speed to come down by 5 or 10mph on the way up a climb you should find much better MPG. |
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Rob Barker ***
Joined: 25 Mar 2003 Posts: 154 Location: St Helens, Merseyside
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Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 0:18 Post subject: |
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tom fenton wrote: |
The cruise will crucify the MPG when you hit a climb as it will attempt to maintain road speed regardless of MPG. Being a later 200bhp 3.2 I'm sure its got the power to do so, so you don't really notice it working hard.
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+1 And it doesn't even have to be a particularly noticeable incline either before it's dropped a gear and is pulling hard wasting fuel, definitely more economical using the right foot and you don't really get there any slower. I get around 400 miles from full when towing my Senator |
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davembp ******
Age: 59 Zodiac: Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Posts: 2187 Location: chesterfield
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 21:26 Post subject: |
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I have just returned from a 1450 mile tour around England with approx 1000 miles towing 1500kg @ 55 to 62mph and overall returned 18mpg |
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paji101 **
Age: 68 Zodiac: Joined: 15 Jul 2010 Posts: 95 Location: bolton
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Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 21:00 Post subject: |
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Yep defo remain off the cruise control when towing it cruiseifies the mpg |
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zakspeed **
Age: 60 Zodiac: Joined: 20 Nov 2017 Posts: 67 Location: lincoln
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Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2017 8:01 Post subject: |
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Thanks for info about cruise aspect.
Currently towing a car and getting 20mpg on computer and working it back on calculator.
Will check if can do better using right foot. I doubt it tho......
Id thought Id get nearly 30 with this big beast and a little disappointed. New Nissan navaras getting 30 easy |
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