road trip NH to TX, and back

nhmike

After several years of weekend trips around N.E. we finally took a more substantial road trip this spring.  The trip was beyond awesome.  I thought I'd share what we used for equipment.   2016 T@b cs-s max.  TV 2014 Subaru outback, 4 cyl., CVT.  Tekonsha 90250 prodigy rf brake controller.  Group 29 battery.  Maintained trailer tire pressure at 42 lbs.  Self imposed speed limit 64 mph.  Traveled 4711 miles, averaged 16.12 mpg.  Changed Subaru oil in Texas (roughly half way).  My wife planned ahead for campgrounds so driving times were reasonably balanced and needed supplies were on hand.

In addition to a spectacular trip of beautiful scenery mixed in with visiting several friends, we had no mechanical issues with the Subaru or the T@b.  This of course made the trip all the better.  I wondered how the Subaru would do.  Excellent.  The T@b was totally dependable.  Whether on the Blue Ridge Parkway or driving through city congestion driving was a joy.   We even used the Alde heat in PA where it was 27 degrees in the morning.  When we woke up in the morning we had condensation dripping from the ceiling because we didn't think to vent the trailer while we were sleeping.  Lesson learned.  

Headed up the Maine coast next weekend.

Sharon_is_SAM

Welcome @nhmike!  Sounds like you had a great trip!  All the better when the TaB performs so admirably.  

webers3

Thinking about the same from NE, what is a reasonable amount of time?

nhmike

We took two weeks on this trip but would allow more next time.  There's so much to see!

Sneakle

Would be interested to know if your Subaru Outback has ability to turn off the overdrive when needed, like on hills; or if you let the car transmission shift normally. I have a 2010 Subaru Outback 3.6 with "paddles" that let me drop the gear down temporarily, but I have to keep re-engaging it. 

nhmike

Our 2014 Subaru has the CVT transmission so  we don't have overdrive option.