CTB Windrock Ride Pics/debrief

rodney eppes said:
Only got to check the return trip, after figuring out the "DIC" [I called it a Lot of words!] By the computer, I got 12.2 - 12.6. If that's right, it's Awesome!
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Just DDing my truck the computer usually says 1 mpg higher than hand calculated. But this time it was only about .3 mpg higher and hand calculated was right at 12. That was the first time really towing in the mountains and I'm happy with 12. I was taking easy until I saw Jason, Chris and Troy had caught up to me, then I had to get back in the left lane. I couldn't let them pass me, this is NASCAR country.
 
77GreenMachine said:
Y'all have me thinking about trying to make the August ride to Harlan. I will be in Harlan in May but as a passenger. I'd have to drive my heep there, which is kind of nerve wracking to think about.
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I have driven my XJ twice. Both times not bad. Just set the cruise control to 65 and cruise. The last time on the way home I drove back with a fubar stock trac bar and still the drive wasn't awful. Just couldn't hit bridge gaps with speed or death wobble mode engaged :D
 
I just have a tendency to drive like I'm in a 1 ton rig. I've gotten much better the last few years though, and definitely think it would be different if I knew I had to drive it home.
 
77GreenMachine said:
I just have a tendency to drive like I'm in a 1 ton rig. I've gotten much better the last few years though, and definitely think it would be different if I knew I had to drive it home.
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I tend to loose the give a shit factor when Jason tells me we can tow my truck back if I tear something up and I drive his Jeep back. Hopefully a tow rig and trailer are in my near future.
 
ncsutj said:
@rodney eppes
What kind of mpg did you get with your truck? I got 12. Just curious to see what the newer Silverado got.
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I got around to "hand" figuring the mileage; on my first tank that took me from my Home Station, to near Oak Ridge, I'm showing 12.9. I didn't have the on-board computer set then. On the second tank, I refueled in Linconton, only holding 16 gallons, which figured out at 14mpg. My return trip was smoother & more down hill, thus the increase. Not too much difference from what the trucks computer was averaging. I'm Sure not complaining, even if it is burning Premium! About 13K gross, traveling 60-70mph average, powered by 6.2 @ 420HP :D
 
Not to shabby. I wouldn't complain about that. I've got the 5.3 with the active fuel management, wish I would have gotten the 6.2 without AFM.
 
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Tough to see but that is new chromloly axles. It's ready to ride now.
 
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