Mazda CX9 Travel Trailer Towing

19 messages, Last post on Aug 15, 2009 at 4:11 AM

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#18 of 19 Re: Long towing trip finished [abpelch1] by tidester HOST Jul 14, 2009 (9:31 am)
Replying to: abpelch1 (Jul 14, 2009 8:55 am) Thanks for the report! Sounds like it was a fun trip. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#19 of 19 2009 Mazda CX-9 Tow Report by newawdcx9 Aug 15, 2009 (4:11 am)
I just completed my summer vacation. Towed a Coleman Westlake popup from Northern Virginia to Vermont. 1750 miles total with an average of 15.8 MPG. My previous tow vehicle was a 1993 GMC Suburban. About 80% of the driving was with the camper attached. I ran 65-70 mph on the highway. The car is definitely a good tow vehicle. Not a stable as my Suburban but with much more power. shallow hills were usually climbed in 5th gear with moderate hills in 4th gear. I was always able to maintain speed in all hills. The ride is busier that my Suburban but still smooth enough for my wife to read and she gets car sick easily. Total weight on the trailer is an estimated 3000 lbs. Only 3 people in the car so not much gear in there. I even went over the Green Mountains at one point. Crested the top in 3rh gear at about 45 mpg on a very steep portion of the road. Overall a great replacement for my 16 year old Suburban.