Trip Report with Hitch Cargo Tray loaded.

Did a Long weekend trip with the Hitch Cargo Tray loaded. We were 4 adults traveling with backpacks and stuff loaded in the standard cargo area behind the rear seats; and mostly camping gear in the Cargo tray which I covered with a waterproof bag and secured with straps. I can say my Venue performed great. According to the trip computer Fuel burn was

5.9liter per 100 km = 38.8669 Miles per gallon. Not bad for a 800km trip in summer with temperatures in the mid 30s Celsius (mid 90s Fahrenheit). Highway was

Busy and mountain passes made me downshift to 5th. and even 4th. Gear when going uphill in some segments of the road.