Long trip with some new experiences

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  1. MPGnutcase

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    I also miss my Jeep Wrangler with the top down on days like today.......................but I dont miss all the gas it sucked, filled Prius after driving all week $17 I feel like I beat the big oil companies. LOL
     
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    Exactly. I was getting 15mpg in my 07 JK. 70 miles into this tank on just local driving I'm averaging 59.9mpg to work and back. That's nearly quadruple the gas mileage I got in the Jeep. So overall I am pretty happy with it. It is interesting how gas saving tricks from driving the Wrangler compound into fantastic mpg in the Prius.
     
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    Prius --- I am a believer wish I did this years ago. Really dig the sun roof
     
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    Same here. Although I wonder, does having it open block the charging on the solar panel, or does it only charge at rest?
     
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    2015 Prius hopefuly will have a roof that charges the battery, EZ GO golf carts now offers a solarpanel kit for it's roofs on their golf carts which puts 20% back into it's battery. to extend it's distance. Smart
     
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    My understanding is the solar panel only runs the "solar powered ventilation" system while at rest.
    see this thread: How effective is that solar panel? | PriusChat
     
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    Sabby, I'm thinking of taking the Skyline Drive from Arlington, VA area to South Carolina any notable points or stops I should consider?

    Thanks,
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    There are many wonderful places along the way to stop and look at the vistas. On our trip the high point was a few bears we saw along the side of the road.

    When you enter the park they give you a detailed map which highlights all the spots to park and look around. Enjoy the drive!
     
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    Exactly, don't have to shift to B, it will do it automatically when the battery gets fully charged. Was going down Mont Eagle the first time it automatically went to B, quite a surprise till I figured it out. The Prius does a really good job of taking care of its self.
     
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    The B setting is for long downhill runs, otherwise don't use it.
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    Agreed. There is no reason to use B unless you absolutely feel like you might over heat the brakes which should be really really rare.​
     
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    I used to live in Savannah, off of White Bluff. It is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen. And it is the most beautiful city I have seen in the US.
     
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    My family and I are heading from NW Illinois to Orlando for another Disney trip. It will be our first trip in the Prius. I can't wait to go! Any hints for the trip down? There is only 1 section on I24 in the Smoky Mountains that it is a steep grade for about 4 miles. Besides that, I don't see any problems with it going into B mode.
     
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