Dearest and I took a road trip from Dallas to Miami, and back. It was my last week of work before retiring, and, I didn't want to do the usual flying routine.
2010 RAV4, V6, Base model. Total miles 3491.3. Average mpg 28.6. Highest mpg on a tank ~33 - we could literally feel the wind pushing us! Car fully loaded with 2 adults, 2 dogs, luggage, cooler etc approx weight 500 lbs plus. Average speed on freeway 65 - 70, highest 75 for brief periods. A/C on almost always.
Road conditions on our way to Miami and back were terrific; very well maintained roads. Dallas thru Jackson, MS, down thru Hattiesburg thru Mobile to Pensacola, then next day down 75 to Miramar FL. Traffic at Mobile, AL was really slow going. 75S was incredibly busy, with complete stoppages ~ Tampa. Loved the beaches at Jupiter (dog friendly), Pompano and Sombrero Beach on the way to Key West.
On the way back, stayed at treasure island, FL. incredible beach, very relaxing. we came back on I10 and Baton Rouge was a complete mess. Huge backups that we had to get around by going to city streets. I49 to shreveport was surprisingly busy.
most rest stops were in FL most reliable place for food - McDonalds - clean, with lots of options. best stops for gas- truck stops like Pilot, Love's.
The silver beast performed, as always, beautifully. Reliable, spacious, strong, I love this car. Now at 70,000 miles. plan to keep till 250,000 miles.
2010 RAV4, V6, Base model. Total miles 3491.3. Average mpg 28.6. Highest mpg on a tank ~33 - we could literally feel the wind pushing us! Car fully loaded with 2 adults, 2 dogs, luggage, cooler etc approx weight 500 lbs plus. Average speed on freeway 65 - 70, highest 75 for brief periods. A/C on almost always.
Road conditions on our way to Miami and back were terrific; very well maintained roads. Dallas thru Jackson, MS, down thru Hattiesburg thru Mobile to Pensacola, then next day down 75 to Miramar FL. Traffic at Mobile, AL was really slow going. 75S was incredibly busy, with complete stoppages ~ Tampa. Loved the beaches at Jupiter (dog friendly), Pompano and Sombrero Beach on the way to Key West.
On the way back, stayed at treasure island, FL. incredible beach, very relaxing. we came back on I10 and Baton Rouge was a complete mess. Huge backups that we had to get around by going to city streets. I49 to shreveport was surprisingly busy.
most rest stops were in FL most reliable place for food - McDonalds - clean, with lots of options. best stops for gas- truck stops like Pilot, Love's.
The silver beast performed, as always, beautifully. Reliable, spacious, strong, I love this car. Now at 70,000 miles. plan to keep till 250,000 miles.
