[SEL] OT - road trip info

[Gary Epps]

Great idea, Peter.  Dave, put Carol and I down for two dinner 
reservations as well.

Peter, as to dinner, don't bring any dishes,  we'll bring some.  :)

Gary

Peter A Forbes wrote:
> On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 13:01:43 -0500, you wrote:
> 
> 
>>>We did a full load run to Edinburgh the other week just after Xmas
>>>with the trailer, about 5 tons total, we were getting no problem on
>>>speed and about 24 - 25mpg, going up to 32-33mpg on the return
>>>journey.
>>>Peter
>>
>>Hi Peter, It's no wonder that you got better mileage on the trip home. I 
>>just looked at a map and discovered that going home was all down hill!
>>        Dave 
> 
> 
> Not quite as bad as that :-))
> 
> The biggest thing we did to improve mpg with the trailer was to make the
> tailgate skeletal, to allow the wind to pass through it, rather than it acting
> like a big air scoop. Made a BIG difference on the freeway and in windy
> conditions.
> 
> Reminds me, put us down for two places at the Back 40 Junction for August
> please, might as well get in now before the rush! :-))
> 
> Peter 
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