| [GMCnet] RV Batteries & Boondocking [message #174591] |
Mon, 25 June 2012 20:20  |
Peter Garry
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I have a Camry Hybrid and over the last 3 years have put 290,000 kms (183,000 mls) Most of these miles have been highway miles on the prairies (flat) with a lot of trips stateside.
To date not a hint of any problems whatsoever. Trying to decide if I should replace it, but why? a great car all paid for and running as good as ever. I consistently get between 6 and 6.4 liters per 100km (about 40 miles per gal) and I drive between 125 and 135 km/hr (75 and 85 mph)
I have no problems with the lithium family of batteries.
Peter Garry
Calgary Alberta
1973 - 23' (once a painted desert)
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| Re: [GMCnet] RV Batteries & Boondocking [message #174608 is a reply to message #174591] |
Tue, 26 June 2012 07:56  |
eljefeweizen
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By that measure my Prius is barely broken in at 56,000 miles, almost all on Texas highways. Zero repair costs so far, 49 MPG average.
On Jun 25, 2012, at 8:20 PM, Peter Garry wrote:
> I have a Camry Hybrid and over the last 3 years have put 290,000 kms (183,000 mls) Most of these miles have been highway miles on the prairies (flat) with a lot of trips stateside.
> To date not a hint of any problems whatsoever. Trying to decide if I should replace it, but why? a great car all paid for and running as good as ever. I consistently get between 6 and 6.4 liters per 100km (about 40 miles per gal) and I drive between 125 and 135 km/hr (75 and 85 mph)
> I have no problems with the lithium family of batteries.
>
> Peter Garry
> Calgary Alberta
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> 1973 - 23' (once a painted desert)
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| Re: [GMCnet] RV Batteries & Boondocking [message #174620 is a reply to message #174591] |
Tue, 26 June 2012 10:32 |
idrob
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| Peter Garry wrote on Mon, 25 June 2012 18:20 |
I have a Camry Hybrid and over the last 3 years have put 290,000 kms (183,000 mls) Most of these miles have been highway miles on the prairies (flat) with a lot of trips stateside.
To date not a hint of any problems whatsoever. Trying to decide if I should replace it, but why? a great car all paid for and running as good as ever. I consistently get between 6 and 6.4 liters per 100km (about 40 miles per gal) and I drive between 125 and 135 km/hr (75 and 85 mph)
I have no problems with the lithium family of batteries.
Peter Garry
Calgary Alberta
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The Toyota products all use NMH batteries, not Lithium ones. But, I agree with you the Camry Hybrid is a great vehicle. I have owned 6 since 2007. I won't go into why so many, but I do think they are an excellent choice, especially for those who drive lots of miles. My 2007- 2011's averaged exactly 40 mpg over 150,000 miles, and I keep full fuel records, not spot checks. The new 2012 is running 42 + for the first 5000 miles.
The batteries are a non issue.
Rob Allen
former owner of '76 x-PB
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