Vans.....

[Bob Bean]

My 2000 F150 4x4 pulling the trailer gets 13 to 16mpg Depending on what speed I run.... 55-60MPH = 15-16mpg.   70mph = 13mpg
Going to Tulsa, using my hitch carrier, running 70-75MPH averaged 13.5 MPG for the trip
125k miles on it.. Original plugs...(should prob. change them)
Been thinking about using my wifes T&C Mini-van for the long distance ones.  20-22mpg with it.  Would have saved $160.

Bob Bean

1986 ISDE Italy
1987 ISDE Poland
1989 ISDE Germany

1970 125 Six Day
1973 100 Berkshire
1973 Jackpiner 175
1974 Penton 250 Harescrambler
1976 Husky 250CR
1981 Husky 250CR
1982 Husky 250CR
1983 Honda CR480
1985 Husky 400WRX
1985 Husky 400WR

[skiracer]

Really???  I have a 2000 150 four wheel drive with a 5.4l motor, and pull a 10' enclosed trailer, and I am only getting 10 or 11 mpg!  My thinking is to leave the trailer home, and just take the van, hence much better mileage.  I really appreciate all the input, and interesting stories.  And yes Dale, the van was mine.  It was a 1969 GMC, 6 cylinder, three speed.  I had done the interior with a pull out bed, closet, and kitchen storage on the side doors, and a bike ramp on the back bumper for the bike.  My home away from home every weekend!

1976 MC 5 Original Owner
1976 Hercules 250 GS
1976 Hercules 175 GS
1982 Suzuki PE 175
2002 KTM 200 EXC
1976 Penton 175 GS
1981 KTM 250 (project)

[Bob Bean]

I pull a flat bed trailer nowdays.. An enclosed trailer KILLS your milage..  10-11 MPG is about norm pulling a enclosed trailer with your truck.

Bob

1986 ISDE Italy
1987 ISDE Poland
1989 ISDE Germany

1970 125 Six Day
1973 100 Berkshire
1973 Jackpiner 175
1974 Penton 250 Harescrambler
1976 Husky 250CR
1979 RM100
1981 Husky 250CR
1982 Husky 250CR
1983 Honda CR480
1985 Husky 400WRX
1985 Husky 400WR

[brian kirby]

Yup, the only reason I would pull an enclosed trailer is if I intended to camp in it, but for the gas you would save with a flat bed you could probably pay for most of a motel stay.

Brian

[skiracer]

Well I do have the trailer set up for camping; I have a fold down bed, 110, 12V, and a propane stove/oven.  It works out pretty well, but I could do the same with a van.  I have past experience with that!