mnultra
Active Member
I thought for sure there would have been a thread on this subject, but it looks like most everyone rides their bikes instead of trailering them. Good choice unless you live in the North and have to get through the salt and snow to ride between November and March
I am wondering, for those of you that do trailer your bike as a last resort, what type of fuel economy are you getting when pulling your trailer?
I just purchased a Haulmark Low Hauler in a 7x12 with a v nose. Bought it from a dealer in Indiana as they were going out of business and were selling them at cost. (Steve07 does have really good pricing on trailers if you are in the market. And he's friendly too ) So my brother and I took off Friday afternoon to get it. I've got a 2008 Yukon Denali XL with the 6.2L engine and the six speed automatic and got 17mpg going down with the cruise set at an average of about 72-74. I didn't think that was to bad. So I figured with the trailer in tow, I would get about 12 with the trailer having the v nose and it is only about 4 inches taller than the truck. Well, I was dissapointed. Got bout 8.5 mpg on the way home and it felt like I was pulling a piece of plywood down the interstate. I am thinking that the wind is actually rolling off the back of the Yukon and hitting the v nose square on each side. The trailer actually pulled better when I was beside a tractor trailer :eam
Just looking for some experiences or opinions if you think I am way off base.
If nothing else, please pray for us up north to once again see our grass and feel the breeze in our face
I am wondering, for those of you that do trailer your bike as a last resort, what type of fuel economy are you getting when pulling your trailer?
I just purchased a Haulmark Low Hauler in a 7x12 with a v nose. Bought it from a dealer in Indiana as they were going out of business and were selling them at cost. (Steve07 does have really good pricing on trailers if you are in the market. And he's friendly too ) So my brother and I took off Friday afternoon to get it. I've got a 2008 Yukon Denali XL with the 6.2L engine and the six speed automatic and got 17mpg going down with the cruise set at an average of about 72-74. I didn't think that was to bad. So I figured with the trailer in tow, I would get about 12 with the trailer having the v nose and it is only about 4 inches taller than the truck. Well, I was dissapointed. Got bout 8.5 mpg on the way home and it felt like I was pulling a piece of plywood down the interstate. I am thinking that the wind is actually rolling off the back of the Yukon and hitting the v nose square on each side. The trailer actually pulled better when I was beside a tractor trailer :eam
Just looking for some experiences or opinions if you think I am way off base.
If nothing else, please pray for us up north to once again see our grass and feel the breeze in our face