I have two left thumbs, how does that effect my math?

aircooled human.
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From: "mark drillock" <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: How much fuel efficiency gained by shedding 300 lbs?

>I doubt that rule holds up under much scrutiny. On trips I sometimes
> pull a 900lb trailer in addition to loading up my 87 Syncro Camper by
> almost as much inside. Still gets about 17 mpg, even with an extra 1500
> lbs, not the 2 mpg the rule would indicate. Other factors are much more
> important, namely speed. When loaded down and towing I drive slower and
> at a more constant speed, except up hills of course.
>
> Mark
>
> Jim Felder wrote:
>
>> I've heard rule of thumb of one mile per gallon per 100 pounds, for
>> what rules of thumb are worth.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> On Aug 15, 2005, at 9:46 PM, P. Stanhope wrote:
>>
>>> Or 500 pounds?  I have a westy that my pack-rat brain
>>> LOVES to stuff full of heavy tools and junk. My westy
>>> weighs alot already, just wondering what would happen
>>> if i ditched two 10" woofers inside partical wood
>>> speaker boxes. The speakerboxes take up space and
>>> theives love them.
>>>
>>> Phil 84' Westy Tiico'ed
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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