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Christ · 11-20-2009, 12:36 AM

I've pulled some nicely laden vehicles with my Civic.. In fact, I towed my Father's F150 home from a friend's house. I think I got about 18MPG doing it, as well.

Regarding safety gear that's in my vehicles - If I'm only driving locally, I don't leave any of it. If I'm going more than a couple hours away, I have a travel pack.

I don't keep a spare because I could just as easily call AAA or walk somewhere and buy a tire and some tools, and just change it there on the road. I usually do carry a compressor and a can of FAF, though. My compressor is toast right now, but I also know how to inflate a tire using the engine, and have a fitting for my van (also not currently in the van.).

11-20-2009, 12:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Christ Moderate your Moderation. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Troy, Pa. Posts: 8,919 Pasta - '96 Volkswagen Passat TDi 90 day: 45.22 mpg (US) Thanks: 1,369 Thanked 430 Times in 353 Posts	I've pulled some nicely laden vehicles with my Civic.. In fact, I towed my Father's F150 home from a friend's house. I think I got about 18MPG doing it, as well. Regarding safety gear that's in my vehicles - If I'm only driving locally, I don't leave any of it. If I'm going more than a couple hours away, I have a travel pack. I don't keep a spare because I could just as easily call AAA or walk somewhere and buy a tire and some tools, and just change it there on the road. I usually do carry a compressor and a can of FAF, though. My compressor is toast right now, but I also know how to inflate a tire using the engine, and have a fitting for my van (also not currently in the van.). __________________ "¿ʞɐǝɹɟ ɐ ǝɹ,noʎ uǝɥʍ 'ʇı ʇ,usı 'ʎlǝuol s,ʇı"