Vernon, BC to Whistler, BC and back

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star_deceiver
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Vernon, BC to Whistler, BC and back

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Vernon, BC to Whistler, BC and back (same way) via hwy 97, 1, and 99 (not through Vancouver) on one tank of gas.827.5 kms on 49.332L of gas (regular Esso 87).I drove purposely with a light foot, never letting the car get above 100km/h although on hwy 99 between Lillooet and Pemberton that's not really a problem, holding 80km/h is fun enough. On the way there and back I followed vehicles doing the speed limit except on 99 where there are rarely any vehicles.Speed limits on these hwys: Vernon to Monte Creek, 90km/h; Monte Creek to Kamloops, 100km/h; Kamloops to Savona, 90km/h; Savona to Cache Creek, 100km/h; Cache Creek to Lillooet, 80km/h; Lillooet to Pemberton, 50% 60km/h 50% 80km/h; Pemberton to Whistler, 80km/h.

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Post by bull77 »

wow --- pushing the limit of the tank I think the most I ever got was ~620km...
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Re: (bull77)

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Yes, I never told the wife how much gas I had left or why I was going so much slower then normal. Usually I take the freeways and drive like a bat out of hell (just like everyone else) and get close to 700 if I'm lucky!
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2016 Ram 3500 4x4 RCLB Dually w/stick (traded in - 05/10/19)
2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cheyenne 4x4 (Traded in - 03/30/16)
2009 Vibe. (Traded in - 12/12/12)
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Re: Vernon, BC to Whistler, BC and back (star_deceiver)

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This thread reminds me of the Seinfeld Episode... "I have been in the slash many times"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuEdU_lrtZk
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Re: Vernon, BC to Whistler, BC and back (ou.grizzly)

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Ha Ha Ha!!!!! Love it!!! ....I wonder if I could take it a little lower next time.....That little gas light says "HEY!!!! ............ you can go a little further..."
2021 Ram 1500 4x4 CCSB
2019 Ram 3500 4x4 CCSB srw 8HP75 (traded in - 04/15/21)
2016 Ram 3500 4x4 RCLB Dually w/stick (traded in - 05/10/19)
2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cheyenne 4x4 (Traded in - 03/30/16)
2009 Vibe. (Traded in - 12/12/12)
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