Would like to ask other nomads if anyone out there is travelling with a Rav 4 V6 motor and towing a Jayco eagle or Hawk on road model. If so we would love to know the fuel ecomony as we are thinking about changing our van. Only new to the travelling so we would also like to hear any pro's and Cons travelling with a jayco camper. We currently have a 16.5 foot jayco starcraft 99 model. Current fuel economy so far whilst towing around 6km per litre.
Would love to hear from you
justcruisin01 said
05:26 PM Aug 6, 2010
Can,t help you with the fuel figures, had a jayco camper many years ago & I think changing from a van to a camper you will get tired of putting it up & down on a regular basis.Ok on a short trip & stay 2/3 weeks in the one spot, not for touring. This is just my view.
Ma said
05:37 PM Aug 6, 2010
I agree with Justcruising. We had a Jayco Penguin (and loved it) at first while we were doing short trips or long stays.
It became quite a chore when actually touring and especially if it was raining.
We have now upgraded to a Jayco Discovery Pop Top and it's a lot easier.
As you get older too it becomes more of a chore when you have to wind it up and position the door etc.
Firefly said
08:48 PM Aug 6, 2010
We have a Hawke outback and it is brilliant, fuel economy great, lots of room and tows like a dream.
BUT
Agree with JC and Ma, when travelling its a bit of a pain. We are now into free camping and there is no pulling up, opening the door and a beer at the same time, the set up is a bit tedious and the rain aside, pick a windy day and its like a great big wind sock in there.
We have done our last Hawke trip this year, will now upgrade to a van. But if you are travelling somewhere to stay for several weeks, they are ideal.
countryroad said
09:51 AM Aug 7, 2010
Going back to fuel economy .
Would any be happy to share their rigs fuel usage
I think this would be a useful tool for us still in the...What to buy mode !
Also for anyone considering changing up or down in size.
Sheba said pop top uses less fuel but didn't say how many ltrs for 100km....know you haven't done long trips yet Sheba...maybe someone else does know.
A higher top a comparison please would be great.
Pop top van small size and your tug....?
Small van full height and your tug...?
Is there much difference between car and 4x4...Look forward to some interesting comparisons
Can most who just look let us know your experience too....everyone on this site puts fuel in a vehicle...tell us about it...Thanks
Ma said
11:31 AM Aug 7, 2010
We have a Jayco Discovery 16.5ft with shower and toilet. Tow it with a Ford Ranger 3ltr Turbo - diesel ute with canopy.
Averaging 15.1 litres per 100ks - towing 9 litres per 100ks - not towing
-- Edited by Ma on Saturday 7th of August 2010 11:32:02 AM
Aboutime said
08:41 PM Aug 7, 2010
Hi there, we have a Coromal 17ft pop top with a Mitsi Pajero auto 4x4 (10 years old) petrol vehicle. We are doing 16 litres per 100km towing.
The choice of petrol v diesel and auto v manual will of course make a difference. As will the fact that you may only travel on sealed roads or mix with some off road travel.
Good luck with finding a good combination. We love ours...... Cheers Dan and Valerie
countryroad said
10:41 PM Aug 7, 2010
Seems as though if you are towing whatever it's about 15-16 ltr per 100km
and NOT towing around 9ltr per 100km
Anyone feeling different can you say please.
This is really for black roads with a line down the centre, off road would complicate as
would/could be considerably more due to tire pressure, sand, rocky hills/mtns. etc
Robyn
-- Edited by countryroad on Saturday 7th of August 2010 10:48:39 PM
We currently have a 16.5 foot jayco starcraft 99 model.
Current fuel economy so far whilst towing around 6km per litre.
Would love to hear from you
This is just my view.
It became quite a chore when actually touring and especially if it was raining.
We have now upgraded to a Jayco Discovery Pop Top and it's a lot easier.
As you get older too it becomes more of a chore when you have to wind it up and position the door etc.
BUT
Agree with JC and Ma, when travelling its a bit of a pain. We are now into free camping and there is no pulling up, opening the door and a beer at the same time, the set up is a bit tedious and the rain aside, pick a windy day and its like a great big wind sock in there.
We have done our last Hawke trip this year, will now upgrade to a van. But if you are travelling somewhere to stay for several weeks, they are ideal.
Averaging 15.1 litres per 100ks - towing 9 litres per 100ks - not towing
-- Edited by Ma on Saturday 7th of August 2010 11:32:02 AM
Seems as though if you are towing whatever it's about 15-16 ltr per 100km
and NOT towing around 9ltr per 100km
Anyone feeling different can you say please.
This is really for black roads with a line down the centre, off road would complicate as
would/could be considerably more due to tire pressure, sand, rocky hills/mtns. etc
Robyn
-- Edited by countryroad on Saturday 7th of August 2010 10:48:39 PM