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    MPG towing RTT trailer. Results

    But........"I CAN'T DRIVE 55!!!" Around the Northeast, if you drive 55 you will surely get rear ended or a ticket! I drive 65-68 and NEVER pass another vehicle! My truck pulling the big trailer is best at 63.....I'm not passing anyone. Just sitting in the middle lane for hours on end, listening...
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    MPG towing RTT trailer. Results

    I built an aerodynamic cover for it. Will be testing this week...,.
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    MPG towing RTT trailer. Results

    Yes, it is all about aerodynamics
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    MPG towing RTT trailer. Results

    This 100 mile loop is my test loop that I've tested many vehicles on. The best I have to compare. On another forum there was a conversation about small gas and diesel engines and the huge difference in MPG between tiowing and non towing. The RAM 3.0 diesel was discussed at getting nearly 30mpg...
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    MPG towing RTT trailer. Results

    The Toyota handled it fine. No constant shifting and hills were no issue. I teally had to keep looking in the mirror to be sure it was there! In my 2018 6.4L RAM Hemi pick up, I get 17mpg non towing and 10mpg towing a 20', 7000 pound toy hauler. Nearly the same ratio. (Need to do a test with...
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    MPG towing RTT trailer. Results

    Yesterday I took my new built RTT camping trailer on its first long trip. 50 miles each way. All highway. The tow vehicle is a 2010 Toyota Venza V6 / 265HP. Non towing I get 25 mpg ave, day in, day out...cruising highway at 70mph. With the trailer I got 17 mpg for the entire 100 mile round...
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    Propane Tank Solution Thread

    I made mine for a 5# mini tank. A couple pieces of scrap aluminum and a TIG welder. But it could be easily bolted together if you don't weld. Then use a stainless steel hose clamp available from West Marine or and marine supply store. More info here RVB Precision Website
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    Do You Suffer From "gottamodifitis" ?

    For me, it happens in the shower....Easily my best laid plans for Farkling come to me in the shower!
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    Do You Suffer From "gottamodifitis" ?

    I didn't know my wife had a sister!!!
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    Do You Suffer From "gottamodifitis" ?

    Oh man! You been looking in my garage at me?????
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    Put it - in your tailgate mod

    Wow! That is awesome! You very smart man, grasshopper!....:blush:
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    Do You Suffer From "gottamodifitis" ?

    Seems during these winter doldrums, every time I go out into the garage, I find something to modify on my camping trailer or my truck. A modification here, a tweek there, maybe a little paint, or a new dodad........Com'on Springtime!
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    Bald Eagle State Forest in a RAM or 2

    These campsites you reported on. Are they large enough for a few rigs? Are you thinking about putting together a guided group ride this early spring? I'd love to join you if you do.
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    Diesel Fuel Program...Save 20% or more

    If you drive an oil burner, this looks interesting! https://www.rvtravel.com/diesel-937b/
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    New Subaru Forester!

    NICE...You bought my next car!
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    Bald Eagle State Forest in a RAM or 2

    I need to get down there and do some exploring. Did you see any wildlife? Thanks for sharing this info.
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    Diesel Heater Mods...

    I played around with my All In One diesel heater today. Built a simple transport case out of plywood Using some scrap 2X2 aluminum, I raised the heater up a bit. Also added a perforated aluminum heat shield on the bottom... Then using some copper pipe, I extended the combustion intake and...
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    Best Rig to Start a Build

    Easy...Toyota, Toyota, Toyota.......A no brainer! Reliability, resale, easy to service, aftermarket parts available, great dealer support.... Remember when a couple years ago they replaced entire chassis on the Toyota Tacomas? Do you really think Ford or Chevy would have done that! They would...
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    RTT Hard Cover...Failure!

    After three versions of a hard cover for my Smittybilt RTT, I've decided that it simply isn't going to work out as planned. I documented all three versions with pictures and videos on my web page and the conclusion. RVB Precision Web Site