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Originally Posted by sweetbeet
Coming back, however, I learned another thing - weight really does matter. We were loaded, with about 200 extra pounds of tools, furniture, etc., and traversing the same route in reverse (direction, not gear  ), we only got about 29.2 |
I'm wondering if there could be another variable in there that you aren't factoring in. What was the weather? The wind can play a huge factor into mileage as well as temperature, humidity, etc.
I do most of my driving alone but on occasion have to load up with a bunch of work equipment (2-300 pounds) plus the occasional passenger. I've never noticed a difference in performance or mileage with this small an increase in weight.
Maybe I'll start paying closer attention. If it does make a difference I'll have to start keeping the junk out of my ride.....