04-18-2022, 09:55 AM
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I did this for years and am reverting it back to it.
I remodeled two houses using a Honda element with 5 speed and a 4x8 utility trailer. It was way more convenient. My needs have changed and I sold the car to switch to a TDI Passat and a dodge 2500 but with the cost of fuel, I am going back to my roots I just picked up a 2002 Jetta TDI a manual transmission I am modifying for reliability and adding a hitch. I can not replace the Dodge as I have to tow large loads including a huge dump trailer but I am hoping to change my driving habits to get more then 10 mpg (it's a hemi)
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04-18-2022, 11:43 AM
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04-19-2022, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Usajags84
I can not replace the Dodge as I have to tow large loads including a huge dump trailer but I am hoping to change my driving habits to get more then 10 mpg (it's a hemi)
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More than 10 MPG while towing? Would some aero mods to the trailer be totally out of question? |
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05-05-2022, 11:02 AM
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OK, which one of you clowns is this? 
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05-05-2022, 11:05 AM
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Ha!
Waiting for freebeard to post the corresponding VW image. |
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05-05-2022, 11:10 AM
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OK, which one of you clowns is this?
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I believe I've been bested.  |
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05-05-2022, 11:29 AM
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You could carry a riding mower, perhaps.
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05-05-2022, 12:45 PM
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Waiting for freebeard to post the corresponding VW image.
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I know the one you are expecting, the travel trailer.So here's another:
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05-05-2022, 02:14 PM
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Common, man. You know the thing.
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05-05-2022, 02:58 PM
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