Any tips for a long road trip ?

[ths61]

I logged a little over 4000 miles in the last week and it is time to head back. Estimate the entire trip will be @ 6000 miles when all is said and done.

Shooter, thanks for the alieve suggestion.

Saw a south bound yellow B 2 days ago just south of Nashville, Tn.

Have gone coast 2 coast and from the gulf to Wisconsin. Taking the middle route back.

The B has been running great. May strongly consider an Ultimate seat when I get back.

Friday and Saturday was a good test of the rain gear.

Over 600 miles today and longest day so far was just over 800 miles.

[ths61]

Finished the road trip today with a total of @ 6,700 miles in 13.5 days.

Had great weather ranging from upper 40's to 108 degrees and rain on only 2 days.

Learned a lot and will be better prepared for the next trip.

Thanks for all of the great suggestions that were very useful.

Grand Canyon:

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Hillbilly Heaven in Memphis, TN:

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Alamo:

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El Paso, TX:

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Vietnam Memorial in Angel Fire, NM

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[ths61]

Route 66:

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Cheap Gas (Cheapest seen was $1.92.9, $1.87 with club card):

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Some weather coming in Central Illinois:

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Four Corners:

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New Mexico State Road 13 in Navajo Reservation:

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[Willl]

6700 miles, that's a "long road trip"


Thanks for the photo's

[ths61]

I finally ran a spreadsheet on my cross country fuel mileage. Here are the stats running a 15" MadStad all the way down over the entire trip. Mirror hand wings were open most of the time. Most of the ride was highway miles with the throttle lock on. Ran regular 87 octane.

Min: 29.5 MPG - Strong sustained headwinds
Ave: 36.2 MPG
Med: 37.6 MPG
Max: 45.4 MPG

Max theoretical range for 6.6 gallons varied between [194 and 299] miles

[Willl]

I would have thought your Average MPG would have been closer to 40


Thanks for the numbers

[ths61]

I would have thought your Average MPG would have been closer to 40

Thanks for the numbers

I was hoping for better numbers as well. My buddy was using @ 1 gal less per refueling with his leaned out Vision, but he was paying more for Premium =).

My engine and exhaust are stock and I was running brand new OEM spark plugs and air filter. The 29.5 MPG with headwinds was also surprising.