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Prius Hauls

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by DGH, Feb 17, 2009.

  1. DGH

    DGH Thread Terminator

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    Another successful 3800 mile mission to the winter vacation site has been completed.
    This is the largest load yet, and the worst mileage.
    No problems to report regarding handling with the large load.
    I tried to maintain a speed of 5mph over the limit.
    It was very cold on the way down, managed ---30.6 MPG.
    The trip back north---28.6 MPG.
    The navigation system went haywire on the return leg, I’m assuming it’s covered under the extended warranty.
    All in all a very good time.

    Thanks….Dan.
     

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  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    whoa... I don't know whether I'm more impressed by the cargo or your driveway and surrounding environment. I would've guessed you were in Hawaii or somewhere in Cali.
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, Feb 17, 2009
  3. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Ouch, that looks cruel.
    Glad you had a good trip.
    Give that horse a nice rub down and a cool drink.
     
    #3 patsparks, Feb 17, 2009
  4. judymcfarland

    judymcfarland Queen of Moral Indignation

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    Now we know what they mean when they say "a fully loaded Prius". . .
     
    #4 judymcfarland, Feb 17, 2009
  5. David Beale

    David Beale Senior Member

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    Last Saturday I surprised a lot of hams when I loaded a 54" rack in the Prius. It contained a VHF full size duplexer as well as a repeater and power supply. Took two of us to load and unload. Sure was a noisy ride though. The rack rattled. ;)
     
    #5 David Beale, Feb 17, 2009
  6. johnval1

    johnval1 New Member

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    Actually, I think that is pretty good gas mileage considering your load and the huge distortion to your profile. Good report.
     
    #6 johnval1, Feb 17, 2009
  7. hyo silver

    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    That's a big load, alright, which is saying something, coming from someone who's camped across Canada in a Prius with four people.
     
    #7 hyo silver, Feb 17, 2009
  8. V8Cobrakid

    V8Cobrakid Green Handyman

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    CA?... i supposes.. the trees, plants, grass, and general desin fit.. although nothing in that region is finished. need a contractor? i do yards like this every day...

    as expected.. a fully loaded prius yeilds 29mpg.. same i experianced from CA to Co and back...
     
    #8 V8Cobrakid, Feb 17, 2009
  9. nerfer

    nerfer A young senior member

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    I'm taking a wild guess here, but those pictures are from the winter vacation spot, not Wales, WI. 1900 miles south of Wisconsin could easily be AZ or somewhere.
     
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  10. DGH

    DGH Thread Terminator

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    It's Cape Coral, Fl.
    I almost felt like it was asking a pony to do a percheron's work.
    I'm hoping it's not a case of Prius abuse.

    Regards,

    Dan.
     
    #10 DGH, Feb 17, 2009
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