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We have returned from an 1,800 mile trip through flatlands, hills, and mountains. 8 people of various sizes and ages on board, plus luggage (limited to one bag / person).
Our MPG average was 17.5. This going was at cruise set speed of approx. 76 MPH...average about 18.8. Coming back we pushed a bit harder...80 - 82. The extra push made quite a difference in the overall trip mileage. I couldn't be more please.
When I budgeted the trip gas I rated the MPG @ 15 due to the extra rate.
The best I could ever get out of the '07 'Burb was 16.5.
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"A gun is like a parachute. If you need one, and don't have one, you'll probably never need one again."
Where do you keep 8 bags with 8 people in the suv? Roof?
I limited everyone to one soft bag. Which was difficult, at best, with (3) 16 year old girls, (4) adults, and (1) 3 year old. Luckily all complied, even though the 16 year old's bags all weighed about 50 pounds each....
All the bags fit behind the third seat with room for a few more, actually. Remember, I have an EL.
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"A gun is like a parachute. If you need one, and don't have one, you'll probably never need one again."
Now THAT is some talent! The whole back end of my EL is full almost level with the top of the third seat just with crap... 'er, I mean equipment that I carry all the time.
I limited everyone to one soft bag. Which was difficult, at best, with (3) 16 year old girls, (4) adults, and (1) 3 year old. Luckily all complied, even though the 16 year old's bags all weighed about 50 pounds each....
All the bags fit behind the third seat with room for a few more, actually. Remember, I have an EL.
that's why i am trying to sell my 03 for an 07 el. the extra room comes in quite handy. and i could use the extra mpg's too!!!
edit: wait, is this a 2wd? that may explain the mpg's. need 4wd in my neck of the woods.
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2003 Expedition: 5.4L, Harley supercharger, 4lb lower pulley, c&l plenum, k&n panel filter, LFP SBTB, FTSP, removed front cats, Magnaflow 3" catback, Bilsteins, Eclipse AVN-5510, white face gauges, cobalt c2 boost gauge, 331 rwhp, 432 rwtq (dynoe'd w/20's, 17's back on now)
So when I go camping or to the beach, I can store all my things on this. I have put 6 plastic tubs with camping gear strapped down no problem. I also put 5 boogie boards, two beach chairs, a cooler and an umbrella when I goto the beach.
Cost me $99 shipped.
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1978 F250 Lariat 4x2
2008 Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x2
Yes, it trips the sensors. But it's a small price to pay for the added storage. Way easier than loading it on top of the truck. They also sell a back that attaches and you can stuff things inside that.
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1978 F250 Lariat 4x2
2008 Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x2
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