First Big Trip

[cajunmanf450]

Since the purchase of my new Cruiser I have had the construction issues fix and the camper is doing good. Last month I took my first big trip in her (Leah) named after my late wife. She wanted this camper so in her memory I got it for her thank you my darling. So the first trip I found several things different from my previous camper.

1. this thing is a beast to pull even with my 08 F450. Fuel mileage was good from Carencro LA to Hattiesburg MS averaging 12.5-13.3mpg after that it was down and up hills and it dropped to 11.0-12.00mpg.
2. Got to the KOA in Meridian MS and had to go through the park to get to my site I have to get use to how much tail swing this camper has compared to my old camper. almost took out the rear corner with a pine tree. I did better the next day.
3. The king pin weight is way more than the old camper by a good 600lbs.



So in all we went 567 miles in two days. After the first 100 miles or so I wasn't as nervous so it wasn't as bad after that. In all Leah pulled better than my old camper and it was really a good trip.

[dagst1]

Sounds like everything went good.

Your mileage in my opinion is good if not great for your rig and that 450 should be more than enough truck.

Enjoy your journeys!

[cajunmanf450]

The mileage to me was really good this new camper is 4 foot longer and 1900lbs heavier so I thought it was really good. I have heard stories of a lot worst.

[Papa-T]

Glad you had a successful trip. My mileage is around 10.5 so I think you did very good.

[cajunmanf450]

without a doubt its good mileage. I am trying to think of where I will head from here might stay a couple months then head to Savannah GA for a couple months.