Tom: I used the factory hitch. Fuel economy when towing over the Cascade mountains and back was about 15 mpg as I recall. That depends somewhat on speed and terrain, of course. On the flat the boat has more windage than the Forester, so higher speeds will likely suck up the fuel. I usually tow at 60-65 mph if the speed limit allows; I may slow down a little this year! --Gary
On May 11, 2008, at 2:25 PM, Tom Jenkins wrote: > To Gary Hyde: > > > > My thinking about a new tow vehicle for the 17 are gradually > changing as the > price of gas goes up dollar by dollar; kind of makes the Subaru look > even > better. I don't know if you indicated what kind of mileage you get > with and > without the boat in tow, but if it has to suffice as an all-around > car, it > is starting to matter. The 2009 turbo model has 224 hp, but it > should not > be much different from yours, judging by EPA ratings. The retrofit > brake > systems for the Pacific trailer are still in the mid $600 range, so > they are > worth the money, as you have pointed out. > > I also wondered whether you use the "factory" Class I hitch with the > 1.5" > receiver, or if you managed to find a class III with the 2" receiver. > > As always, thanks for your comments. > > > > Tom Jenkins > > M17 Scintilla > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
