Average gas mileage on C class
We now have a 32' fifth wheel. We get 10 miles pulling. Thinking of downsizing to C class (about 30'). Hoping to get at least 10 miles to gallon. Have any suggestions? Mema
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I posted earlier about getting 8 to 9 mpg at 62 mph, and 6 mpg at 70 mph. Since everyone is talking about speed, let me elaborate a little on my earlier post.
I drove from Memphis, TN to Yellowstone National Park, a distance of about 1600 miles. If I had driven 62, as is my usual, I would have averaged about 50 mph overall taking into account slow downs and gas stops. Since I drove 70 mph, I averaged 60 mph taking into account slow downs and gas stops.
At 60 mph average, it took me about 26 hours over 3 days to drive. At 50 mph average, it would have taken me about 32 hours over 3 days to drive. That is a difference of 6 hours, over 3 days. Or, 2 hours per day. To save that 2 hours, I spent about an extra $300 in gasoline, or $100 per day in gasoline.
Driving home, I went slower, I had learned my lesson.
I drove from Memphis, TN to Yellowstone National Park, a distance of about 1600 miles. If I had driven 62, as is my usual, I would have averaged about 50 mph overall taking into account slow downs and gas stops. Since I drove 70 mph, I averaged 60 mph taking into account slow downs and gas stops.
At 60 mph average, it took me about 26 hours over 3 days to drive. At 50 mph average, it would have taken me about 32 hours over 3 days to drive. That is a difference of 6 hours, over 3 days. Or, 2 hours per day. To save that 2 hours, I spent about an extra $300 in gasoline, or $100 per day in gasoline.
Driving home, I went slower, I had learned my lesson.
