Smoky Mountain TN Trip

NewMavIL said:

Must be the time of year, but I'll add to the multiple Tennessee posts lately. We took the Mav for a road trip from IL to TN last week and it was a perfect all-in-one vehicle for the trip. Comfortable for 2 adults plus a baby. Great gas mileage and fit everything we could need.
I used two 1x3x 55" to make a shelf for 2 carry-ons and a tote.

The Apple Carplay worked perfect as long as I didn't stop and disconnect/reconnect in an area without cell signal.

The carbonized gray color hides dirt well.

Black bear tried opening the locked door, but didn't succeed and barely scratched.
Upper 30s mpg on the way down interstate through the rolling hills. Mid 40s mpg around town. Lower 30s mpg on the way back interstate through flat areas. The mpg picture is while going down the mountain. The battery gets to max charge quick then uses engine braking all the way down the mountain, which worked well and saved the brakes. The engine braking isn't loud at lower speeds, but can get loud at higher speeds. I'm at 11,000 miles and doing first oil change.

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Old Hickory Trojan said:

While here should have taken it to the Dragon Tail to really try it out....

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WasChops said:

Kindly, where in IL is that orchard?

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NewMavIL said:

Must be the time of year, but I'll add to the multiple Tennessee posts lately. We took the Mav for a road trip from IL to TN last week and it was a perfect all-in-one vehicle for the trip. Comfortable for 2 adults plus a baby. Great gas mileage and fit everything we could need.

I used two 1x3x 55" to make a shelf for 2 carry-ons and a tote.

The Apple Carplay worked perfect as long as I didn't stop and disconnect/reconnect in an area without cell signal.

The carbonized gray color hides dirt well.

Black bear tried opening the locked door, but didn't succeed and barely scratched.

Upper 30s mpg on the way down interstate through the rolling hills. Mid 40s mpg around town. Lower 30s mpg on the way back interstate through flat areas. The mpg picture is while going down the mountain. The battery gets to max charge quick then uses engine braking all the way down the mountain, which worked well and saved the brakes. The engine braking isn't loud at lower speeds, but can get loud at higher speeds. I'm at 11,000 miles and doing first oil change.

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h20mxracer222 said:

Wait a minute, a bear tried getting in? Seems even bears want a new Maverick..

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here4theparty said:

What brand of rollup cover is this? How do you like it?

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NewMavIL said:

Must be the time of year, but I'll add to the multiple Tennessee posts lately. We took the Mav for a road trip from IL to TN last week and it was a perfect all-in-one vehicle for the trip. Comfortable for 2 adults plus a baby. Great gas mileage and fit everything we could need.

I used two 1x3x 55" to make a shelf for 2 carry-ons and a tote.

The Apple Carplay worked perfect as long as I didn't stop and disconnect/reconnect in an area without cell signal.

The carbonized gray color hides dirt well.

Black bear tried opening the locked door, but didn't succeed and barely scratched.

Upper 30s mpg on the way down interstate through the rolling hills. Mid 40s mpg around town. Lower 30s mpg on the way back interstate through flat areas. The mpg picture is while going down the mountain. The battery gets to max charge quick then uses engine braking all the way down the mountain, which worked well and saved the brakes. The engine braking isn't loud at lower speeds, but can get loud at higher speeds. I'm at 11,000 miles and doing first oil change.

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NewMavIL said:

This is the Access TonnoSport Soft Roll-Up. It was under $300, sits slightly lower profile than others, and works perfect. A little water will leak up at the front, but it dries/drains quickly. I drove through rain and nothing in the bed was wet.

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