An Airstreamⓘ owner replaced his 2018 Chevrolet Colorado diesel with a 2024 Honda Ridgeline after a second fuel-rail failure shut down the truck on the freeway. He traveled 5,853 miles from Morro Bay, California, to Homer, Alaska, towing a 2004 Airstream Bambi 19, reporting approximately 14.5 to 15 mpg versus 15.4 mpg on the dashboard. The trip began May 28, 2024, and included mountain passes where speeds dropped to 40 mph and segments returning 11.3 mpg. The 2024 Ridgeline AWD RTL has a maximum tow rating of 5,000 pounds with two occupants, per Honda's owner's manual.
