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The Most Fuel-Efficient Tailgating Vehicles

Forbes -- The college football season is just kicking off and the NFL’s regular season games are about to commence. We’re taking a stand and proclaiming which model-year 2013 vehicles will reign supreme among tailgaters in stadium parking lots across America.

What makes for a good tailgating vehicle? While it doesn’t necessarily have to be the largest model on the lot, the sources we checked agree that at the least it must be capable of bringing both passengers and paraphernalia – including a grill, coolers, a folding table and/or chairs, food, plates and utensils and such – to the tarmac.

Models well-suited for parking lot partying offer a built-in 115-volt electrical plugs in the cargo hold to power items like a TV set, blender or warming tray without also having to tote an external generator; a

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Submitted Sep 02, 2012 By: DellDude2

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2012 11:05:06 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse blu: I agree. I don't tailgate.. in any form.
crep1291 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:2,576 Points:480,635 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2012 7:48:35 AM Ignore crep1291 Report Abuse You call that a news article?
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,528 Points:744,045 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2012 7:31:49 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse really? Who cares.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,981 Points:594,810 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 5:13:25 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
pilotmass Champion Author Boston Posts:1,803 Points:499,060 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 2:10:32 PM Ignore pilotmass Report Abuse Best vehicle? One where someone else makes the investment not me.
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,800 Points:638,275 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 1:51:49 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse Yep, prefer staying home to watch the games on our big screen tv.
kjSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,377 Points:681,375 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 10:13:32 AM Ignore kjSC Report Abuse Even more old news.
mountainrider7 Sophomore Author New York Posts:208 Points:149,165 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 8:53:50 AM Ignore mountainrider7 Report Abuse Yup stay home, invite some friend over ! Still can have a good time and watch the big screen !
KE4YBZ All-Star Author Knoxville Posts:578 Points:555,435 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 5:48:13 AM Ignore KE4YBZ Report Abuse just stay home, cookout on the deck, and watch on TV (or listen on the radio!) Works for me!
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,922 Points:2,342,585 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 3:19:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse The Most Fuel Efficient, Tailgating or car camping vehicle? Haul passengers, grill, coolers, food, eating utensils, plates, cups, chairs, table, provide electricity from the vehicle or generator. A sporting event of some kind, togetherness and friendship? What else would a person want? Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
sprocketsplines Champion Author Washington Posts:1,667 Points:857,715 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 1:17:53 AM Ignore sprocketsplines Report Abuse Seems it would be a lot easier to watch a big screen high-def TV with surround-sound in a recreation room than to sit on a lawn chair in some parking lot.
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:553,230 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 1:13:20 AM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Surprised these vehicles aren't illegal by now since they aren't oil efficient
teatiger Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,660 Points:1,472,865 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 1:09:17 AM Ignore teatiger Report Abuse Tailgating at home is the most efficient!
wz Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,474 Points:1,274,390 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 1:08:44 AM Ignore wz Report Abuse The best tailgating vehicle wil have the cruise control match the speed of the car ahead. As for football games, with downtown stadiums and limited parking, that kind of tailgating is on the decline.
gasmack Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,696 Points:664,620 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 1:05:50 AM Ignore gasmack Report Abuse Pricey addiction.
jorod55 Champion Author California Posts:1,460 Points:427,950 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 1:05:35 AM Ignore jorod55 Report Abuse Tailgate at home. Its cheaper and the restrooms aren't crowded.
Kia4now Sophomore Author Orange County Posts:238 Points:102,740 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 1:04:24 AM Ignore Kia4now Report Abuse LOL From the title of the article, I thought they were talking about tailgating, as in on the freeway...which was the first ticket I ever got!
krobp46 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:2,694 Points:538,170 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:57:56 AM Ignore krobp46 Report Abuse EV's have billions of miles to go before they are widely accepted for more than anything resembling a novelty.
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,766 Points:1,624,535 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:57:48 AM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse Good luck.
TIGERPAW46 Champion Author Florida Posts:7,114 Points:1,352,710 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:50:10 AM Ignore TIGERPAW46 Report Abuse Total EV's are lousy for traveling. Too short distance between recharge that takes too long. Also they are too small for too many families with luggage etc. Yet the Gov. insist everyone fit one mold that they have decided is the right combination for the USA. They have done the same thing with the Education system. Maybe we need to start calling it the Brain washing system. Something like hitler did in Germany get the children young & brain wash them to believe what the Government wants them to believe.
Thomtec Champion Author Nashville Posts:2,448 Points:605,220 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:48:50 AM Ignore Thomtec Report Abuse ok
gas4433 Champion Author Houston Posts:2,342 Points:541,975 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:47:26 AM Ignore gas4433 Report Abuse Ok
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,859,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:45:55 AM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse wow
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:6,974 Points:1,236,860 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:43:52 AM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse The most fuel efficient is my living room and big screen TV..
GAS1251 Champion Author Texas Posts:5,133 Points:1,623,305 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:41:56 AM Ignore GAS1251 Report Abuse In a fuel-mileage site , the best tailgating vehicle should be the one that gives you the best mileage in a draft. In the mid-70s a Vega was a great vehicle to draft.
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,538 Points:2,377,280 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:40:30 AM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse I wouldn't be caught dead trying to tailgate in ANY of these vehicles!
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,731 Points:1,973,725 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:35:19 AM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse If the game is not on the boob tube, I'll not see it the. Not going to purchase a high price Coaster Wagon just to go to a game and party.
Tigercat88 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,182 Points:613,940 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:34:24 AM Ignore Tigercat88 Report Abuse Besy is still a LARGE WAGON or SUV.
RogerB Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:18,045 Points:2,621,085 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:28:45 AM Ignore RogerB Report Abuse I've never been into tailgating.
LilRedWagonIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,761 Points:1,551,460 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:27:58 AM Ignore LilRedWagonIN Report Abuse Anything is,... when it is sitting in the driveway at home on a Saturday afternoon.
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:14,894 Points:1,588,300 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:26:26 AM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse Watch games from home. Cant afford the drive.
mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,161 Points:1,928,430 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:26:06 AM Ignore mfeldstein Report Abuse Dangerous efficiency.
Anne6137 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:5 Points:2,780 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:24:55 AM Ignore Anne6137 Report Abuse great
lovinguy71 Veteran Author Greensboro Posts:443 Points:480,715 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:20:33 AM Ignore lovinguy71 Report Abuse ok
waterwerks Veteran Author New Mexico Posts:349 Points:185,930 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:19:04 AM Ignore waterwerks Report Abuse ???
WhiteTreeIndian Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,634 Points:1,118,110 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:16:22 AM Ignore WhiteTreeIndian Report Abuse Maintain a safe distance when tailgating.
rd2000 Champion Author Florida Posts:3,556 Points:684,070 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:14:16 AM Ignore rd2000 Report Abuse RVs
Ron77095 Champion Author Houston Posts:3,045 Points:599,650 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:10:15 AM Ignore Ron77095 Report Abuse What?
jethro5000 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,862 Points:387,710 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:08:48 AM Ignore jethro5000 Report Abuse ?
spmaudio Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,719 Points:720,140 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:08:05 AM Ignore spmaudio Report Abuse Is there even room in football stadium parking lots for tailgating??
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,698 Points:728,915 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:07:18 AM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse I agree with electrical ports, but what does fuel-efficient cars have to do with tailgating?
esquared Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:8,047 Points:1,966,110 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:05:55 AM Ignore esquared Report Abuse Silly....
unicornpmb Champion Author Buffalo Posts:8,471 Points:1,625,515 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:05:22 AM Ignore unicornpmb Report Abuse I will enjoy the game at home.
MotoDad Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,106 Points:811,565 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:04:10 AM Ignore MotoDad Report Abuse I thought it was about drafting.
pastorpaulcg Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,615 Points:775,785 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:03:35 AM Ignore pastorpaulcg Report Abuse Cool
Bruno44 Champion Author Texas Posts:7,060 Points:1,765,270 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:03:03 AM Ignore Bruno44 Report Abuse Bet it isn't a greenie electric Klusoe size car.
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:26,879 Points:3,100,750 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:00:27 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse not my thing, but is a big deal for my boy...
SaturnSC Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,051 Points:829,875 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 11:59:54 PM Ignore SaturnSC Report Abuse Again, don't care
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,475 Points:1,668,445 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 11:57:49 PM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse Say Dragnet... this is about vehicles... not staying at home, lol! Ugh something with a V6... silly question!
Bezalel Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:12,083 Points:2,287,020 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 11:57:27 PM Ignore Bezalel Report Abuse Judging by the size of the televisions under their tents, my guess is that they may not be concerned with fuel efficiency on game day.