FJR gas mileage pulling a trailer

[fz1don]

Took my first ride pulling my trailer today. Went from Knoxville to Nashville and back getting 36 mpg. Trailer weighs around 100 pounds and I probably had 75 pounds of camping gear in it. Curious what kind of mileage other people are getting. I did remove my top box but now I am wondering if maybe leaving it on may cut the wind better. Other than the mileage I am pleased with the trailer. It will be nice to be able to carry a little more gear for camping.

 

[SkooterG]

What was your mileage like before? That doesn't sound all that far off to me. I would expect a fairly major hit to the gas mileage towing a trailer.

 

[SLK50]

I usually ride 2-up, loaded, pulling a trailer that probably weighs 250#.

I don't ride noticeably slower when pulling the trailer.

I typically get about 38-39 MPG.

Without the trailer I get about 44-46 MPG.

 

[canucklehead-biker]

I pull a Aspen Sentry that has a gross weight of around 450#, and if I stay within the posted speed limits (which I do when I'm pulling the trailer, because, hey, I'm pulling an effin' trailer!) I get between 35 and 40 MPG - about a 20% reduction from normal 45-50 MPG. Doesn't seem to matter whether I pull the trailer solo or 2-up, gas mileage is around the same.

Griff

 

[Auburn]

Riding 2up, pulling a bushtec trailer loaded wieghing about 450 pounds. On our long trip last year to Alaska, northern BC, Youkon, Ablerta and back averaging about 80-90 mph, we used 105.65 gallons of gas traveled 4157 miles for an average 39.34 mpg.

The bike has a PCV with autotune, remus slip-ons.

 

[mferriter]

Riding 2up, pulling a bushtec trailer loaded wieghing about 450 pounds. On our long trip last year to Alaska, northern BC, Youkon, Ablerta and back averaging about 80-90 mph, we used 105.65 gallons of gas traveled 4157 miles for an average 39.34 mpg.

The bike has a PCV with autotune, remus slip-ons.

Can you BE more specific?

 

[timk]

Usually 43 45 pullin a Uni-Go with maybe 50-75 pounds of luggage.

 

[SkooterG]

Usually 43 45 pullin a Uni-Go with maybe 50-75 pounds of luggage.

Bastard!

Got any good full-size photos of that cool Uni-Go?

 

[FJRay]

I get right around 40 two up (I'm not small) pulling a Bushtec with 150lbs in it.

PCIII with custom map and staintune cans.

 

[VTFJR13]

Well if I remember right I think I got around 30mpg towing this setup and riding two up. I normally get about 40mpg when riding solo and no load. So I don't know what I was doing wrong. Maybe it's just my right wrist. LOL

 

[fjrob1300]

My daughter Mitchy and I went from Ontario to BC and back pulling a Piggy-back trailer. Who cares what the mileage. Its the memories that count.

Rob

 

[Intech]

My daughter Mitchy and I went from Ontario to BC and back pulling a Piggy-back trailer. Who cares what the mileage. Its the memories that count.

Rob

Couldn't have been said better Rob. Priceless memories!

 

[Bungie]

My daughter Mitchy and I went from Ontario to BC and back pulling a Piggy-back trailer. Who cares what the mileage. Its the memories that count.

Where's the damn like button!

 

[fz1don]

Thanks for the replys. I appologize for the repost, but I lost this one. My bad. I really need to get the hang of the search bar.

 

[fjrob1300]

It's ok Don. You will catch up to speed. Until then just grin and bear the personal attacks. To see what you have posted in,just click on your profile in the top right then click on "my content". That will bring up your posts.

Rob

ps I got about 39mpg Canadian on my last trip with the trailer.

 

[timk]

Usually 43 45 pullin a Uni-Go with maybe 50-75 pounds of luggage.

Bastard!

Got any good full-size photos of that cool Uni-Go?

 

[CAJW]

Took my first ride pulling my trailer today. Went from Knoxville to Nashville and back getting 36 mpg. Trailer weighs around 100 pounds and I probably had 75 pounds of camping gear in it. Curious what kind of mileage other people are getting. I did remove my top box but now I am wondering if maybe leaving it on may cut the wind better. Other than the mileage I am pleased with the trailer. It will be nice to be able to carry a little more gear for camping.

Curious what type of trailer are you towing? Looks to me that the Uni-go would be the best bet for the lowest aerodynamic profile.

 

[FJR Flyer]

Well if I remember right I think I got around 30mpg towing this setup and riding two up. I normally get about 40mpg when riding solo and no load. So I don't know what I was doing wrong. Maybe it's just my right wrist. LOL

Dang, Eric. Time to go to the Country Squire Wagon!

 

[HotRodZilla]

My truck gets around 8mpg when we pull the camper...Just sayin'.