Fuel economy question

Dr Nigel replied on 11/02/2016 21:11

Posted on 11/02/2016 21:11

A quick question....purely about fuel economy and nothing else like load handling/stability..

I will be towing a Trigano Silver 380 to Provence this June, it's a light caravan btw.

I'll be pulling it with a Renault Meganne 1.5 diesel.

Let's say I would be carrying 100kg of things that could be either stored in the van or the car....does the fuel economy alter with either storage option (car v. caravan) or would it be exactly the same?

EmilysDad replied on 01/03/2016 13:17

Posted on 01/03/2016 13:17

On my Lexus when not towing I keep them at 32 P.S.I all round, but inflate them to 34 F and 38 R when hooked up.............Molly ?.Undecided

I can't remember what they are, I'd go & look but ... Yell IIRC they're about 32 like yours, but just leave them at that when towing too.

ADP1963 replied on 01/03/2016 15:39

Posted on 01/03/2016 15:39

On my Lexus when not towing I keep them at 32 P.S.I all round, but inflate them to 34 F and 38 R when hooked up.............Molly ?.Undecided

I can't remember what they are, I'd go & look but ... Yell IIRC they're about 32 like yours, but just leave them at that when towing too.

Write your comments here...Will do that thanks. Happy

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cyberyacht replied on 01/03/2016 18:57

Posted on 01/03/2016 18:57

I pump my tug's tyres up to the recommended pressure for towing but whilst away I either leave the pressures the same or, if staying on site for a week or more, drop the rears by 4psi or so to take some of the harshness out of the ride.

Scottie2 replied on 01/03/2016 20:54

Posted on 01/03/2016 20:54

I pump my tug's tyres up to the recommended pressure for towing but whilst away I either leave the pressures the same or, if staying on site for a week or more, drop the rears by 4psi or so to take some of the harshness out of the ride.

Write your comments here...For any stay more than two nights I would always drop the rear tyres only, back to "normal" pressure not for a less harsh ride, but to stop high spots in the centre of the treads from unnecessary wear. Replacing tyres prematurely is an expense easily avoided.

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