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NightTraveler

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Posted: 08/04/11 09:39am

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rwoods61 wrote:

Pulling a Hybrid is like pulling a parachute. Yes, it is light weight but it does have a lot of sail area. My gas mileage drops from 19.5 MPG to 13 MPG while towing.

I have had my break away switch activate on me while towing (very sharp turn away from the switch and the cable hooked on the front jack). When the breaks fully activate, it will stop the camper and the truck!

rwoods61

Just to clarify, the sluggishness started after 1 1/2 weeks of traveling. It was a new feeling above the normal towing drag.

Lynn, Bud, 2 teenaged boys
2 Huskys, 1 hamster
2001 GMC Yukon
2011 Jayco Jay Feather Ex-Port 17Z

Chuck_S

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Posted: 08/04/11 11:19am

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And the truck was running hot.

Any idea of the transmission temperature? Any way to check the transmission fluid to see if if shows signs of damage?

-- Chuck

'06 Roo 23SS behind '07 Expedition out of Cleveland
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