finding right cruising speed for economical gas mileage
We just purchased a used 2008 Winnebago View with 5400 miles. Does anyone know a good speed to travel at to get the most out of the mileage? It is a V-6 diesel motor.
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Your mileage will ALWAYS be best when you travel slower and more steady. slower speeds mean less wind resistance which equals better economy and steady speeds means using less fuel to achieve the speed you've chosen to travel. Hit the interstate at a constant 35 MPH and never let up and you'll do best regardless of what you're driving. OF course it's hard to imagine you'd enjoy traveling that way even if you weren't arrested for obstructing traffic. My advice is to travel at a speed where you enjoy the trip the most whether that's 80 MPH and 6 MPG or 50 MPH and 12 MPG. The trip to where you're going SHOULD be as enjoyable as being where you're going.
Good luck / Skip
Good luck / Skip
