Tracking Mileage

falcon1970

Does anyone keep track of the number of miles your trailer has been towed?  If so, how do you do it?  Do you just record the TV odometer at the start of a trip and at the end of a trip or do you have anything like a hub meter--or something else.  Or does no one bother?

MuttonChops

I like numbers.  I like to use numbers. I track towing miles & MPG !

Zero the TV Trip Odometer at hitch up, record when unhitched.  My TV also provides MPG for the trip odometer.  Like knowing how many miles are on the T@B wheel bearing and as the miles add up am getting realistic fuel usage data for future trip planning.

falcon1970

@MuttonChops That was my thinking also.  I track miles, mpg, gas, oil, maintenance costs, and so forth on my F-250.  That way I can keep track of the overall cost/mile.  When cost/mi starts rising it is time to start thinking about a new vehicle.  Using the trip meter would be cheaper than a hub meter--if I can be diligent about recording it.

N7SHG_Ham

I have a hub meter, I have spent worse money

MuttonChops

falcon1970 said:

. . . Using the trip meter would be cheaper than a hub meter--if I can be diligent about recording it.

When you do forget to zero the odometer or record the data, Google Driving Route tool will get you near enough to actual.

rkj__

I did for the first year, just using Google to get the distance to and from our destinations.

But, I was not really using the information for anything, so I did not keep up the habit. 

ScottG

I don't bother. If I really wanted to know for maintenance purposes I could estimate close enough based on the trips I've taken.

Homebodyatheart

I use Google maps if I forget to check the odometer when I first get to camp. I use a small camping log book and add the mileage up there. That is more accurate unless I park and stay the whole time. An example is this past week. The campground is 21 miles RT from home, but I drove over 52 as I went into town for appointments. The Tab only went 21. Just my way, do what works best for you.