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01-21-2014, 09:58 AM
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Have to Down-size....
I've fallen on hard times, financially, so I am forced to down-size. So here is my new camper.....what do you think my fuel economy will be?
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01-21-2014, 10:09 AM
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Average Joe
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Mechanicsville, MD
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25 miles per bale.... with a tail wind
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01-21-2014, 10:11 AM
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Location: Idaho
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Bale O'hay and three buckets of oats a day.
Apple and carrots are optional.
Looks like you might need to pull double trailers so an upgraded hitch may be needed.
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01-21-2014, 10:11 AM
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Love it - at least you went heavy duty choosing mules.....
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01-21-2014, 10:12 AM
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Around these parts Hay is very expensive .....................
Should have done a cost analysis ................
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01-21-2014, 10:26 AM
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Professional Curmudgeon
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I have a 20 foot Aluma-Lite, can I pull it with my ponies, or should I just trade them in on three mules? Wouldn't Clydesdale's be too much TV for my camper? Thanks.
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01-21-2014, 10:34 AM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wrvond
I have a 20 foot Aluma-Lite, can I pull it with my ponies, or should I just trade them in on three mules? Wouldn't Clydesdale's be too much TV for my camper? Thanks.
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IMHO one can never have "to much" horse power.
Just be aware, the more HP the more expensive it will be to operate.
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01-21-2014, 10:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
IMHO one can never have "to much" horse power.
Just be aware, the more HP the more expensive it will be to operate.
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At least you may get a beer option with the Clydesdales??? But parking may be an issue over them mules. Those big guys are hard to fit into standard spaces.
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01-21-2014, 10:57 AM
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Just don't feed them beefarino!
Dave
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01-21-2014, 11:07 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
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Location: Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MrJoe
25 miles per bale.... with a tail wind
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You better hope for a tail wind.....definitely don't want the wind coming from the front.
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01-21-2014, 01:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sargent's Fox Hole
I've fallen on hard times, financially, so I am forced to down-size. So here is my new camper.....what do you think my fuel economy will be?
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I love the outside mirrors....
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01-21-2014, 02:00 PM
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Senior Member
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Just wait till the weight police see this
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01-21-2014, 02:19 PM
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You can always go this route if things get to bad.
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01-22-2014, 11:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bobcrowder
You can always go this route if things get to bad.
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Oh yeah, like I could fit all my toiletries and makeup in that!!
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01-22-2014, 11:47 AM
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MPG’s is not the Question…… I would be worried about the exhaust emissions with this kind of horsepower. Unless there’s a DIF additive to reduce the effects.
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01-22-2014, 12:13 PM
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Phat Phrogs Incognito...
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You know, if the missus just CAN'T give up the luxuries of a 5er.... Go with the economy tow vehicle!
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01-22-2014, 12:39 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wayne in florida
MPG’s is not the Question…… I would be worried about the exhaust emissions with this kind of horsepower. Unless there’s a DIF additive to reduce the effects.
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You would need to check at the feed store
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