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'1,200+ Miles in the Justy...'
...or 'Look, Honey - Another Water Tower that Doesn't Have an Ass...'
...or 'Do You Think a Dozen Pair of Toasti-Toes Will Be Enough?' Okay, so we made it, for better or for worse. I had a day tp make adjustments to the car in between two driving days. I replaced the front brake pads, put in a CD deck (tape deck died after half a CD) and I *thought* that I fixed a draft in the heating. Fifteen minutes into driving day 2, I found that I did not. Eventually, after several stops, I got another blanket and a bunch of boot warmers (Toasti-Toes). Those were sufficient for the rest of the trip. Mileage varied. During the first day, the drive was flat and I kept up a consistent 75mph. I averaged 35-40mpg and got to Charlotte on less than $15 of gas. The second day I kept up 80mph through the mountains and got between 27 and 35mpg. Not bad, considering the cold, elevation changes and the 500lbs of luggage. That was undoubtably the longest trip that car ever took under it's own power. And I assure you it will be the last. I love the car, but it is NOT meant for long trips.
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Re: '1,200+ Miles in the Justy...'
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Nick, Glad you made it. One question: How did you get 500 lbs. of luggagge plus 2 people in/on a Justy? Larry III |
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Re: Re: '1,200+ Miles in the Justy...'
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...carefully. No, really, 500lbs is probably overestimating it. I'd figure about 300. I could fit inside Amber's largest suitcase, which we call The Beast. Those of you who are married (and some of you who are not)are probably familiar with the women-luggage connection. As for future trips (which I assure you will either not be that long or not in that car), I plan on getting a safari rack for the car. <G>
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Charlotte? Mountains? What was your route and where did you go? Don
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Re: Re: Re: '1,200+ Miles in the Justy...'
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mr. Pockets
[B] Very... ...carefully. No, really, 500lbs is probably overestimating it. I'd figure about 300. I could fit inside Amber's largest suitcase, which we call The Beast. Those of you who are married (and some of you who are not)are probably familiar with the women-luggage connection. To all those who studied Latin, The latin word for baggage train is "Impedimenta" This word was used repeatedly by Julius Ceasar in his notes on his Gaelic campaign (2nd year HS Latin). Of corse Ceasar was married and his wife, Calpurnia, had an baggage train of her own. Larry III PS: The longer that you're married, the longer the "Impedimenta" becomes. I may need a semi (18 wheeler) to get the "Beautiful Naviguesser" and my SVX to Lafayette, Indiana. |
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sounds like an adventure pockets.....
me and the wife stayed home but did find time for an overly expensive new year's eve dinner.
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How about that water tower! No, really its a peach, REALLY IT IS!
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<My wife and I did the same trip (MI to NC) 80/90 to I-77 both ways in the VW with the dogs and a cargo box>
Next time, give us a shout ahead of time. We live just a few miles from I-77 and could meet you at Tamarack for a cup/snack/chat. Don
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Re: sounds like an adventure pockets.....
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