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Originally Posted by slowmover
Thanks again, Aerohead.
Numbers do go a long way towards explanation. It's difficult to explain to others that a premium aero trailer pays for itself in longer life, reduced operating cost, and all around safety when underway. It ain't just fuel mileage, nice as that is.
And a ten year old Airstream isn't old. A conventional TT is ready for the scrapyard at that point ( get out the moisture meter. Those numbers don't lie, either). One needn't spend a fortune in acquisition, nor in operation when an ordinary car can be spec'd to be a good daily driver and tow vehicle. The current assumption is that a pickup is the default choice. And it needn't be.
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There's a website that does unofficial mpg testing of RVs when they ferry them to their facility.
They claim that a VW Jetta TDI pulling up to around a 19-ft Airstream can average like 38-mpg,compared to 50+ mpg solo.I'd be willing to downsize expectations to enjoy such efficiencies while towing.
Beluga Caviar vs cat food with the fuel savings! Adam Smith would give it the nod.
