Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 We're making a trip back to eastern NC. Rolled thru Tennesse today on I-40 from Memphis to Newport . Somewhere around Knoxville, I turned to Alie and made a profound statement.... I love my truck.... What else can you drive thru hilly/mountain areas, towing 18000lbs and accelerate going uphill passing semi's? Oh, and damn near stop on a dime when someone misses their exit and crosses in front of you. No white knuckles, no hanging on to the wheel fighting wind. Just had an issue convincing Alie that I really did need another bag of popcorn.. (gotta love the microwave!) And we're getting right at 10mpg running 67-68mph. Safe travels everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 You can't argue with that. Sounds like a fun trip, especially with popcorn..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Know the feeling well Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFlySwatter Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 It's so nice to tow 20,000 lbs up and down 6% grades and have a smile on your face instead of the old furrowed brow, clenched teeth, and white knuckles..... but the best reward is how much towing with an HDT lowers the old "pucker factor". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Could not agree more!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Hi Jim, You are not going to bring that heat wave with you coming east, are you ? Have a safe trip coming back east. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oletimer Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Just about the time I make myself be happy with 6 1/2 MPG, I get jealous!! " And we're getting right at 10mpg running 67-68mph." That is our sweet spot also, but would rather drive at about 65. We do have more toys though, (I think). Still wouldn't go back to the MDT for anything, because it also only got about 7 MPG. Keep wearing that smile, I know I am. Dick T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdonlybob Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Very well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I think the combination of the small M11 and 2:94 rear with all the other factors-singled, tire size trans ratio, etc play well in the fuel mileage. Rolling from Newport Tennesse today to Washington NC- Mountains to the coast was fun. The first 100 miles or so thru the mountains was downright fun. No traffic, no fog, just a winding road at 55mph. Coming down Black mountain was nice as well, downshift to 9th, jake on 2, and never went over 45. Stepped on the brakes twice, once for a state trooper looking uphill from the center barrier, (had a moment of concern- truck speed limit is 35, I'm doing 45mph.... am I a truck or RV?) And once near the bottom because of a camper in front of us going a little slower. How do you folks get used to the picture taking? Stopped at a rest stop for a bathroom break and came out to folks taking pics of the rig! Cars passing, folks with their phones out, pointed in our direction.. Have learned that what used to be a 30-minute set-up at a new park power, water, sewer, Satellite, becomes longer with the folks wanting to look and ask questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I think the combination of the small M11 and 2:94 rear with all the other factors-singled, tire size trans ratio, etc play well in the fuel mileage. Rolling from Newport Tennesse today to Washington NC- Mountains to the coast was fun. The first 100 miles or so thru the mountains was downright fun. No traffic, no fog, just a winding road at 55mph. Coming down Black mountain was nice as well, downshift to 9th, jake on 2, and never went over 45. Stepped on the brakes twice, once for a state trooper looking uphill from the center barrier, (had a moment of concern- truck speed limit is 35, I'm doing 45mph.... am I a truck or RV?) And once near the bottom because of a camper in front of us going a little slower. How do you folks get used to the picture taking? Stopped at a rest stop for a bathroom break and came out to folks taking pics of the rig! Cars passing, folks with their phones out, pointed in our direction.. Have learned that what used to be a 30-minute set-up at a new park power, water, sewer, Satellite, becomes longer with the folks wanting to look and ask questions. You should dress up like Elvis and charge for the pictures.....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSeas Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Just smile real purdy.......I do ask folks to let me set up before autographing the photos.... don't want to screw-up in front of the fans! I also try to remember that I am part of the "ambassador" crew for the HDT community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 On our way to Gettysburg. Came out of rest stop BR and was waiting on wife. Man and his son walked up beside me and he takes picture of the rig out in the parking area with a big Nikon. Turns to his son and says "Now there's a bunch of money in that rig". Didn't have the heart to tell him it was mine and he would be surprised how much less it was than he probably thought. Hope the big grin didn't give me away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Glad you guys finally found your way out of hot OK. safe travels, Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I have asked the same thing and think now that the pictures NEVER stop, Jim like your idea on asking people to wait as you do your set up, wait until you get a Smart then it gets even worse. Carl, you really have to laugh as folks think it is a fortune for a set up like ours, that comment came up a lot on the picture of my rig that was posted on the web on my way home from the East Coast rally. If they only knew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I have asked the same thing and think now that the pictures NEVER stop, Jim like your idea on asking people to wait as you do your set up, wait until you get a Smart then it gets even worse. Carl, you really have to laugh as folks think it is a fortune for a set up like ours, that comment came up a lot on the picture of my rig that was posted on the web on my way home from the East Coast rally. If they only knew Don't let the secret out. If people only knew the real truth about the rigs. It is like flying 1st class and paying for coach. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted August 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I have asked the same thing and think now that the pictures NEVER stop, Jim like your idea on asking people to wait as you do your set up, wait until you get a Smart then it gets even worse. Carl, you really have to laugh as folks think it is a fortune for a set up like ours, that comment came up a lot on the picture of my rig that was posted on the web on my way home from the East Coast rally. If they only knew Yea, I forgot that your famous on Facebook and a few other sites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dblr Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Yea, I forgot that your famous on Facebook and a few other sites! Trust me, it was not by choice, if someone here did not post it I would probably have not known unless one of my son's saw it, I do not do Facebook or things like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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