XC90 V8 with twin-axle Bailey

Mxgeldar · Sep 8th, 2014, 21:32

Just a quick question looking for comparisons if possible.

I towed my van back from Germany @850 miles and taking it easy (@65mph) returned 14.1MPG. I knew it was going to be thirsty when towing and it was the hills that killed me.

Comparing this to standard round town consumption of 18MPG it doesn't really seem that bad !

What would a similar outfit get if I was driving the diesel ? If its lots more MPG please don't tell me .... what I want to hear is that its not that much better ;-)

Westyman · Sep 9th, 2014, 10:52

You shouldn't ask. You don't have a V8 for economy, enjoy the noise!!

volvoid · Sep 9th, 2014, 11:46

get lpg fitted

mordred1973 · Sep 9th, 2014, 12:28

well, towing a Bailey Pegasus 646 (1750kg) behind a laden XC60 D5, I get about 22-24mpg. Not quite same outfit but looking in the fuel consumption thread, seems anywhere from 15-22 is about right with a heavy caravan....

volvoid · Sep 9th, 2014, 14:45

Thats enough petrol to pay for a hotel

Chesh740R · Sep 9th, 2014, 22:20

I'd 2nd that about fitting LPG.

My old jeep did 14mpg whilst towing 2tonnes, but with LPG it bought cost wise upto the equivalent of 25-30mpg on petrol.

Now I have a diesel jeep which when towing the same setup, it does 20mpg.

Of course just after I purchased my diesel, suddenly loads of v8's already converted to LPG came up for sale.

Just pick a decent installer near you!!!! Ask to see there work and if they have experience of doing volvo v8's

senior · Sep 10th, 2014, 02:29

Just done 1050miles UK to Italy over the Simplon pass in my manual superchiped 09 XC90 towing a 1500kg caravan at 27 mpg fill up to fill up
Happydays!!!

rogerb · Sep 23rd, 2014, 02:12

You are not alone , 15.5mpg with our V70 T6 and 1800KG twin Bailey.

Going to chop it in for a XC70 D5 ,as when I had a XC90 D5 185 polestar ,got around 23mpg towing.

Still I like the sound of the petrol , V8 even more so.
Roger.

xc70jason · Oct 17th, 2014, 21:32

,Double it with mine.

I'm going

Jason

Sep 8th, 2014, 21:32	#1
Mxgeldar Member Last Online: Mar 5th, 2015 20:14 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Liverpool	XC90 V8 with twin-axle Bailey Just a quick question looking for comparisons if possible. I towed my van back from Germany @850 miles and taking it easy (@65mph) returned 14.1MPG. I knew it was going to be thirsty when towing and it was the hills that killed me. Comparing this to standard round town consumption of 18MPG it doesn't really seem that bad ! What would a similar outfit get if I was driving the diesel ? If its lots more MPG please don't tell me .... what I want to hear is that its not that much better ;-) __________________ XC90 SE Sport 4.4 V8 - RTi Nav - DynAudio Premium Sound - Previous: Maverick 3.0l (x2), Discovery 2 (x2), Discovery 3 Range Rover Sport

Sep 9th, 2014, 10:52	#2
Westyman VOC Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 20:57 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Derby	You shouldn't ask. You don't have a V8 for economy, enjoy the noise!! __________________ 2014MY XC60 D5 SE Lux AWD Geartronic hauling a 2011MY Vanmaster Accolade And for more fun: 1972 MG B GT

Sep 9th, 2014, 11:46	#3
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	get lpg fitted __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Sep 9th, 2014, 12:28	#4
mordred1973 Senior Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2019 22:35 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kettering View Photos By: mordred1973	well, towing a Bailey Pegasus 646 (1750kg) behind a laden XC60 D5, I get about 22-24mpg. Not quite same outfit but looking in the fuel consumption thread, seems anywhere from 15-22 is about right with a heavy caravan.... __________________ 2013 model XC60 R-DESIGN Lux Nav Geartronic Polestar in Rebel Blue

Sep 9th, 2014, 14:45	#5
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	Thats enough petrol to pay for a hotel __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Sep 9th, 2014, 22:20	#6
Chesh740R Turbobricker Last Online: May 10th, 2024 21:36 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wellingborough	I'd 2nd that about fitting LPG. My old jeep did 14mpg whilst towing 2tonnes, but with LPG it bought cost wise upto the equivalent of 25-30mpg on petrol. Now I have a diesel jeep which when towing the same setup, it does 20mpg. Of course just after I purchased my diesel, suddenly loads of v8's already converted to LPG came up for sale. Just pick a decent installer near you!!!! Ask to see there work and if they have experience of doing volvo v8's

Sep 10th, 2014, 02:29	#7
senior Junior Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2017 21:09 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Cheshire	Just done 1050miles UK to Italy over the Simplon pass in my manual superchiped 09 XC90 towing a 1500kg caravan at 27 mpg fill up to fill up Happydays!!!

Sep 23rd, 2014, 02:12	#8
rogerb Lets take it to bits Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2023 09:01 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Near Wellingborough	You are not alone , 15.5mpg with our V70 T6 and 1800KG twin Bailey. Going to chop it in for a XC70 D5 ,as when I had a XC90 D5 185 polestar ,got around 23mpg towing. Still I like the sound of the petrol , V8 even more so. Roger.

Oct 17th, 2014, 21:32	#9
xc70jason Premier Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:51 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Land of Roaming Donkey's	,Double it with mine. I'm going Jason __________________ Volvo V60 D3 Business Edition

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