04RkMtnKJ
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Just another MPG question. I went on a short trip yesterday. Filled up right on the interstate before I left and filled up right when I pulled into town and I goet just over 17MPG all interstate miles. I usual average 13-14MPG in town driving. Now I know I drive a SUV and shouldnt expect awesome mileage but it seems that other owners are getting better than that. My KJ is all stock....no lift, bigger tires etc.
The only thing I can think of that I did add was a Renegade basket that I bought from someone here in town. I put it on the day I got the KJ so I am not sure if that decreased the mileage. Any suggestions on that would be awesome. I am not sure if the front of the basket cause enough resistance that it decreases the mileage that much. Do renegade owners that have the basket get worse gas mileage than limited owners or sports. I know the aftermarket racks cause a decrease but it seems like they are more off the roof and straight up and down. The renegade baskets are more slanted and aerodynamic like a fairing.
I am going on a long 2000 mile trip in a few weeks and would like to get the best mileage possible. Looks like I am going to be taking the basket off possibly.
The only thing I can think of that I did add was a Renegade basket that I bought from someone here in town. I put it on the day I got the KJ so I am not sure if that decreased the mileage. Any suggestions on that would be awesome. I am not sure if the front of the basket cause enough resistance that it decreases the mileage that much. Do renegade owners that have the basket get worse gas mileage than limited owners or sports. I know the aftermarket racks cause a decrease but it seems like they are more off the roof and straight up and down. The renegade baskets are more slanted and aerodynamic like a fairing.
I am going on a long 2000 mile trip in a few weeks and would like to get the best mileage possible. Looks like I am going to be taking the basket off possibly.