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eagle
06-14-2014, 03:20 PM
For anyone with a 2014 RT, what do you get for MPG when pulling a trailer? Also, how does the Spyder handle the trailer?
RUOUTHERE
06-14-2014, 03:54 PM
For anyone with a 2014 RT, what do you get for MPG when pulling a trailer? Also, how does the Spyder handle the trailer?
With a fully loaded '14 RT Limited and fully loaded trailer we averaged 36 mpg from the Boston area to Pickens, SC averaging 70mph on the highway.
murphybrown
06-14-2014, 04:06 PM
With driver only, but loaded trailer..3 tanks averaged 39.6. Highway speed. No Eco mode
Bob Denman
06-14-2014, 05:04 PM
Wow! :clap:
That is beyond a significant improvement over the 998s in trailer mode... :2thumbs:
halbar
06-17-2014, 03:26 PM
37 for me 2up with loaded bushtec trailer
Chupaca
06-17-2014, 03:57 PM
seems towing a trailer gets better mileage than ryding solo without a trailer...:roflblack::roflblack: At least from some of the posts we gave seen...:dontknow:
Bob Denman
06-17-2014, 05:00 PM
I seem to recall that the 998s would lose about 3 mpg on the typical trailer run... ;)
Not these bikes! :2thumbs:
DrewNJ
06-17-2014, 05:36 PM
seems towing a trailer gets better mileage than ryding solo without a trailer...:roflblack::roflblack: At least from some of the posts we gave seen...:dontknow:
haha...I was thinking the same thing.
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ARtraveler
06-17-2014, 06:56 PM
I am guessing that the improved mileage has to do with the re-done gearing and the lower bottom end torque.
SpyderAnn01
06-17-2014, 07:09 PM
I usually get between 28 & 32 with a loaded trailer. I probably drive faster than a lot of the people that responded and I also probably have a bit more weight in the trailer. I have gotten worse mileage in high wind conditions (low 20)
bluestratos
06-17-2014, 07:58 PM
No passanger I get 32 but we are in Washington state and lots of hills. When I came back from
Chelan I got 39 so averaged with the 32 it would be 35.5
DrewNJ
06-17-2014, 08:24 PM
I am guessing that the improved mileage has to do with the re-done gearing and the lower bottom end torque.
or a sprinkle of fairy dust along with hopes and dreams....[emoji14][emoji81]
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SPYD1
06-17-2014, 09:20 PM
That is impressive!!!
Bob Denman
06-18-2014, 07:38 AM
or a sprinkle of fairy dust along with hopes and dreams....
:shocked: Oh my! :shocked:
This could get interesting now!
Rid'nrandy
06-18-2014, 08:32 AM
For anyone with a 2014 RT, what do you get for MPG when pulling a trailer? Also, how does the Spyder handle the trailer?
On our trip to Florida we got as low as 26 mpg (70 - 75 against the wind) and as high as 48 mpg (traveling the Keys 45-55 mph). For most of our miles at Interstate speed we got 36 mpg. We now have about 6,000 miles and will be headed West in a couple weeks to add about 5,000 more.
The mileage reports on the rear tire have made nervous about taking off on a long trip with ours already having 6,000 on it. I'm taking an Arachnid rear tire with me just in case. :pray:
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