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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 9:05:06 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse blu: I agree. I don't tailgate.. in any form.
crep1291 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:2,576 Points:480,060 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2012 5:48:35 AM Ignore crep1291 Report Abuse You call that a news article?
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,523 Points:743,070 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2012 5:31:49 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse really? Who cares.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,976 Points:593,835 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 3:13:25 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
pilotmass Champion Author Boston Posts:1,798 Points:497,635 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 12:10:32 PM Ignore pilotmass Report Abuse Best vehicle? One where someone else makes the investment not me.
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,795 Points:637,300 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 11:51:49 AM 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 8:13:32 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 6:53:50 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:555,210 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 3:48:13 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:32,907 Points:2,341,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2012 1:19:00 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:1,662 Points:856,640 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 11:17:53 PM 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:552,480 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 11:13:20 PM 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 2, 2012 11:09:17 PM Ignore teatiger Report Abuse Tailgating at home is the most efficient!
wz Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,464 Points:1,272,340 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 11:08:44 PM 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:1,692 Points:663,565 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 11:05:50 PM Ignore gasmack Report Abuse Pricey addiction.
jorod55 Champion Author California Posts:1,455 Points:426,975 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 11:05:35 PM 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 2, 2012 11:04:24 PM 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:2,684 Points:536,120 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:57:56 PM 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:6,761 Points:1,623,460 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:57:48 PM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse Good luck.
TIGERPAW46 Champion Author Florida Posts:7,114 Points:1,352,710 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:50:10 PM 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:2,438 Points:603,170 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:48:50 PM Ignore Thomtec Report Abuse ok
gas4433 Champion Author Houston Posts:2,337 Points:541,750 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:47:26 PM Ignore gas4433 Report Abuse Ok
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,859,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:45:55 PM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse wow
BobD2009 Champion Author Long Island Posts:6,969 Points:1,235,785 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:43:52 PM Ignore BobD2009 Report Abuse The most fuel efficient is my living room and big screen TV..
GAS1251 Champion Author Texas Posts:5,128 Points:1,622,230 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:41:56 PM 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:12,533 Points:2,376,205 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:40:30 PM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse I wouldn't be caught dead trying to tailgate in ANY of these vehicles!
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,726 Points:1,972,650 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:35:19 PM 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:3,177 Points:612,865 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:34:24 PM Ignore Tigercat88 Report Abuse Besy is still a LARGE WAGON or SUV.
RogerB Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:18,040 Points:2,619,360 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:28:45 PM Ignore RogerB Report Abuse I've never been into tailgating.
LilRedWagonIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,751 Points:1,550,160 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:27:58 PM Ignore LilRedWagonIN Report Abuse Anything is,... when it is sitting in the driveway at home on a Saturday afternoon.
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:14,888 Points:1,587,225 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:26:26 PM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse Watch games from home. Cant afford the drive.
mfeldstein Champion Author Ottawa Posts:8,156 Points:1,927,455 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:26:06 PM Ignore mfeldstein Report Abuse Dangerous efficiency.
Anne6137 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:5 Points:2,780 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:24:55 PM Ignore Anne6137 Report Abuse great
lovinguy71 Veteran Author Greensboro Posts:443 Points:480,715 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:20:33 PM Ignore lovinguy71 Report Abuse ok
waterwerks Veteran Author New Mexico Posts:349 Points:185,930 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:19:04 PM Ignore waterwerks Report Abuse ???
WhiteTreeIndian Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,629 Points:1,117,135 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:16:22 PM Ignore WhiteTreeIndian Report Abuse Maintain a safe distance when tailgating.
rd2000 Champion Author Florida Posts:3,551 Points:682,995 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:14:16 PM Ignore rd2000 Report Abuse RVs
Ron77095 Champion Author Houston Posts:3,040 Points:598,675 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:10:15 PM Ignore Ron77095 Report Abuse What?
jethro5000 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,852 Points:386,410 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:08:48 PM Ignore jethro5000 Report Abuse ?
spmaudio Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,714 Points:719,165 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:08:05 PM Ignore spmaudio Report Abuse Is there even room in football stadium parking lots for tailgating??
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,693 Points:727,840 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:07:18 PM 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 2, 2012 10:05:55 PM Ignore esquared Report Abuse Silly....
unicornpmb Champion Author Buffalo Posts:8,466 Points:1,624,540 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:05:22 PM Ignore unicornpmb Report Abuse I will enjoy the game at home.
MotoDad Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,101 Points:810,590 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:04:10 PM 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 2, 2012 10:03:35 PM Ignore pastorpaulcg Report Abuse Cool
Bruno44 Champion Author Texas Posts:7,054 Points:1,764,195 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:03:03 PM Ignore Bruno44 Report Abuse Bet it isn't a greenie electric Klusoe size car.
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:26,871 Points:3,099,750 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 10:00:27 PM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse not my thing, but is a big deal for my boy...
SaturnSC Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,051 Points:828,125 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 9:59:54 PM Ignore SaturnSC Report Abuse Again, don't care
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,469 Points:1,667,400 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 9:57:49 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:12,078 Points:2,286,795 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2012 9:57:27 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.