Just got back from Davis Mtns. 6500' elevation, we're at 3850' 200 miles to the SE. (Many Many hills between) Was 10-15d cooler there, still 100 in El Paso.
Linda & I took the bike around the Davis mtns on Thur. Fri we went to Alpine where we stayed before then drove a very smooth fast road towards Ft. Stockton but was getting hot so returned early afternoon. Later did the Marfa mystery lights again. Yes they are a MYSTERY because they DON"T show up. Don't waste your time, we have twice.
Got 15.3 mpg pulling Venture this trip. 16.5 last trip but no trailer and bike. I figure a 1.5 mpg loss pulling. So if 15.3 + 1.5 would be 16.8 but I was trying for full 60 mph rather than mostly 55. (Slight increase in speed). Also the 16.5 was no mtn. driving, but many hills.
Vacuum gauge on flat and level is 7", was >5 to 2" before many mods. This shows improvement so the engine is working less hard, helps longevity and reliability also.
Used 2 qts water in water injection both ways, probably not helping at this low consumption. Will add another syringe and larger bottle 1 gal. or use from fresh water tank.
Venture ran great, but speed sure effects MPG. at 45-55 mph got 47 mpg, sped up to 65 on the plains and it dropped into high 30's.
Next trip late Sept to Dallas, Austin, Brownsville, return via Rio Grande hiways IF weather cools and no hurricanes. 2 weeks.
Pic is fire rainbow.
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