Couple of Noob Questions on a Class A Gasser
We are new to the RV world. Bought a 2006 National Sea Breeze LX. We’ve been out 3 times now, and have a 2 ½ week trip coming up in a few weeks. I’ve been posting on a few of the threads here regar...
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The vehicle I'm towing usually is the limiting factor for speed. Towed a Ford Fusion (hybrid) for years, Ford limited it to 70 mph max, so I kept speed between 65 and 70. Now, I have a Ford Taurus, Ford limits it to 65mph max when towing, so I stay between 60 and 65.
When not towing, I'll pretty well keep up with whatever the traffic is doing, although rarely get over 70 as it just uses up so much fuel at that speed, and it doesn't feel as comfortable to drive much faster than that.
Far as mileage goes: I average around 7-8 mpg, depending on several factors. But, that is when towing a car, AND with the generator using some fuel also most the time, to power the air conditioner. Most trips, though, I don't really keep track of fuel mileage, 'cause I know its gonna be bad. When you are moving something this heavy, that is so 'aerodynamically challenged'..... You're going to burn up a lot of fuel, whether its diesel or gas. No way around that, and is just part of 'the price of admission' for traveling like this.
Far as miles per day, driving distance: Maybe its cause I'm younger than most Class A owners (haven't hit 50 yet), but I have no problem driving 450 or 500 miles a day, and frequently do when we take longer trips. I just try to get off the road and get to a campsite before dark is all.
Haven't done any suspension mods to our Motorhome like some have talked about, but seriously considering a trac bar and maybe an upgraded sway bar. Haven't yet after all these years (have owned the MH for 6 years), because always have a hard time justifying spending the $$ for such, for something we only use maybe 5 weeks out of the year. I may well put a trac bar on it soon, though.
When not towing, I'll pretty well keep up with whatever the traffic is doing, although rarely get over 70 as it just uses up so much fuel at that speed, and it doesn't feel as comfortable to drive much faster than that.
Far as mileage goes: I average around 7-8 mpg, depending on several factors. But, that is when towing a car, AND with the generator using some fuel also most the time, to power the air conditioner. Most trips, though, I don't really keep track of fuel mileage, 'cause I know its gonna be bad. When you are moving something this heavy, that is so 'aerodynamically challenged'..... You're going to burn up a lot of fuel, whether its diesel or gas. No way around that, and is just part of 'the price of admission' for traveling like this.
Far as miles per day, driving distance: Maybe its cause I'm younger than most Class A owners (haven't hit 50 yet), but I have no problem driving 450 or 500 miles a day, and frequently do when we take longer trips. I just try to get off the road and get to a campsite before dark is all.
Haven't done any suspension mods to our Motorhome like some have talked about, but seriously considering a trac bar and maybe an upgraded sway bar. Haven't yet after all these years (have owned the MH for 6 years), because always have a hard time justifying spending the $$ for such, for something we only use maybe 5 weeks out of the year. I may well put a trac bar on it soon, though.
