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3 common mistakes killing your gas mileage. Overland build recommendations
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
- In this video, I cover 3 common factors to consider when building your overland vehicle to maximize fuel economy.
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You forgot a few things. On bumpers and Armour. Weight isn't a big concern. Aerodynamics matter. Look at tt bicycles. Most are heavy but super aerodynamic. In the equation that shows force needed for speed, aero dynamic restrictions trump weight. Thats why roof racks, side ladders, exposed tires, canopies kill mpg. A bumper that exposes the tire more forces the tire to churn air. On long trips have removable things. Store inside till at a place to use them. Even tires mounted on back door of van hurt aerodynamics. It why company's put them under am vehicle. Look at semis with the big fairings on back doors and under trailer. Smoothing airflow.
tires that are hard compound are great for mpg. The 80k tires. The at tires can still be soft. Ko2's kill about 2mpg.
A snorkel will hurt mpg because of the loss in aerodynamics.
Performance tunes that increase tq help mpg as long as you keep your foot out of it.
I'm driving a 2008 Ford E350 with 6.0 and 37x12.5r20 getting 19mpg at 75mph on hiway. My overland 270 canopy is stored inside for long trips. Stock bumpers that are cut to fit tires. No racks. Solar sticks on roof smooth. Tires are hard compound. No lift. No change in stock gearing. 800ft tq will turn them. Slow down to 65mph I get better mileage. Tighten aerodynamics up is the way to better mpg.
Love this info. Thanks for sharing. Very insightful points you brought up
Glad you mentioned maintenance at the end of the video. My biggest MPG improvement was changing the transmission, diffs, & transfer case fluids (and keeping them changed). Hindsight being 20/20, I should have changed them the day I bought my truck. P.S.....Transfer case fluid dramatically improved my torque in 4H & 4L too, by a lot!
Heavy mud terrains, wanting a full bumper, roof rack on the way, non aerodynamic soft shell RTT….well guess I’m screwed 🤣
😂😂😂 just add an auxiliary fuel tank and youll be set👍
@@varsityoverland don’t tempt me
#diditforthegram lol
@@GarveyGrove 😂😂😂
After hitting a deer at 60 mph with a full steel ARB front bumper on my jeep, I would recommend them. Just had to straighten the bumper out and the jeep is still run. Without the bumper the jeep would have been totaled. As for fuel economy improvements, a K&N filter and bigger free flow exhaust helped improve my MPG.
All good points thanks for sharing
My build is heavy with huge steel front and rear bumper, winch , skid plates and sliders. Yet I feel like I have a super light build because besides my 2 burner camp stove I camp like a backpacker light and minimal. I have nothing heavy on roof. I don’t even have a roof rack at the moment but will eventually get one.
That sounds like a good mix!
I’m about to try to trifecta tune on my z71. Mainly just for fuel economy. With added weight and 33” tires I’m down to around 16mpg 😐
I haven't heard of the trifecta tune. Ill have to look into that👍
Everything I’ve read about it is positive
Dang man I’m still getting 24 pretty easily and I’ve got everything.
Great video! What size tires are on your ZR2?
Just the stock 265/65 right now but I'm bumping up to 265/70 in a few weeks. I got almost 50k miles out of the originals 👍
@@varsityoverland same here. I’m thinking of getting the Goodyear Territory MT in 265/70.
@@scotw67 Good looking tire. I chose the General Grabber atx with Icon wheels👍
@@varsityoverland what offset did you go with on your new wheels?
Do people buy a Colorado because they cannot afford a Tacoma?
someone say Tacos I love a different kind of Tacos 😜
Bought mine because it had more horsepower and torque than the Tacoma at the time. Also they used to come in a diesel version…. Take that taco boy
@@jasonallenbaughn Which one breaks down more and has a lower re-sell value..............dumb a$$
Toyota really doesn’t care about their customer. They’ve got you right where they want you. If they put their name on it you’ll buy it. It’s not rational.
I’m sorry, but this was not really great information. 3 years playing off-road doesn’t make you an expert on the following. I would recommend doing more real world research and having a conversation with the off-road community before making another video concerning MPG.
Im certainly no expert (didn't claim to be) but if you'd like to include your knowledge in the discussion you're more than welcome. Thats what this space is for. I encourage everyone to share their insights.
Exactly mverick160 !!!