Best MPG from most popular MH engines
I'm in the market for an older Class C. Most of the ones I look at are powered by Ford 460 V-8, Chevy 350 V-8 and Dodge 440 V-8. I realize that MPG varies greatly by engine size, weight of MH and spee...
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mikeleblanc413 wrote:Just wondering if using cruise control is detrimental to achieving a reasonable MPG. I use my cruise control on flat ground but not up and down hills. Maybe I should not use it at all. My unit is a 29' Winnebago Class C and I average about 8 MPG w/o toad.
When I was gathering information at this forum for my...almost 2 years ago...I received a lot of comments suggesting to seriously consider the V10...I did and am very pleased with the power...the purchase was a 2000 Winnebago Minnie Winnie...initially I got 8 mpg on the road...refining my driving I can regularly get 10 mpg...I do keep records...not as detailed as some...don't go over 55...don't jack rabbit start...don't try to be the first to the top of the hill...I don't use cruise control...I have gotten 11 mpg a couple of times...I do get 10 mpg consistently...that's what I got with my Dodge dually pulling a 34 foot 5th wheel...I'm pleased!
