zulu
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Before we started full timing, I created a map with the average monthly high & low temps for a number of US cities. Here's the map (pdf)
It has helped us plan trips.
It has helped us plan trips.
Thanks, @Western Slope ! This is really useful. I was not aware of the drop of gas mileage in colder temperatures. I will take that into account and also update my calculations when we get there. At the moment, I'm getting 8.5MPG on average but expect that to drop to 7.5MPG towing the rig once we are fully loaded.As with everything else the colder it gets, the worse the MPG and range becomes. 9 to 10 MPG is what we get in ideal conditions towing our 25 footer (9,995 GVWR). I don't count on good gas mileage in colder temperatures. At below zero Fahrenheit it's pretty disappointing. Seen 5 MPG with headwinds out in Nevada. We've used our 4 wheel drive on Highway 50 near Eureka, Nevada coming back from Reno. With 35 inch 3PMSF tires I didn't realize how deep the snow was until I watched as they were digging and clearing out Eureka on the highway. We towed on through. Carry tire chains for both the truck and trailer. The truck has front and rear locking differentials. I've chained up while towing.
The modified/updated map shows Dec. in the mountains of NM, and then W. TX, it will be cold.On a side question, what are these stops you have marked in north Louisiana and across north Texas in February?