I tend to agree--I have been watching since 2008, knowing I would be getting a new TV, waiting for Toyota & Subaru to come out with a Diesel or Natural Gas for the US market--I think the reason that it hasn't happened is because by the time the put all the EPA bells and whistles on, it would not be worth it.
I would get a new Subaru in a heartbeat, but I think they are underpowered for towing in the Mountainous West.
After reading through most of the messages here, it seems that one can expect about 15mpg while towing a "Marshmallow".
At this stage in my life, High Clearance, Real 4WD, and 5,000lb. Tow capacity, are what I am looking for. It seems like 22mpg/hwy is about the best I can find, then so be it. cindy
--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, Thomas and Barbara Davis <ossnoss@...> wrote:
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> I have been towing trailers for the last 40 years and have towed to
> Alaska and lived there for 13 years as well as one trip around the US
> for 25 k miles. Lots of trips around Europe and Africa in a car and
> tent earlier. My early trailers were Airstreams (a 28, 31 and a 25
> in that order). I have towed both with Diesel and gas. I had a Ford
> van with an International diesel engine and later a VW Golf diesel
> but not for towing. Presently I have two cars, both SUV's. One is a
> suburban with a v8 left over from the Airstream which I use to pull
> the T@B and it does very well. I recently bought a Honda CRV which I
> tried to tow with but found it much underpowered (4 clinders) even in
> relatively flat Florida. I will use it if needed as it can pull in a
> pinch. Two further points: The mileage pulling is within a mile or
> two of the same for both vehicles, somewhat surprising (about 15-16
> mpg). The other is that diesels are more expensive to maintain as
> they are fussy and cost a lot for all services and the fuel is much
> more than gas. When I first bought the VW (which I no longer own
> after 130 k and 9 years) the fuel for the diesel was cheaper. When
> the powers that be decided to reduce the sulphur and raise the price
> the economy went our the window. That is my two cents worth. Best to
> all.
>
> Tom in Florida.
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