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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The only way a MH will get good gas mileage is if you drive it over a cliff, but the sudden stop at the bottom is uncomfortable. I've found that driving about 5 MPH over the minimum speed limit on expressways results in less downshifting out of overdrive and allows everybody to pass me. Then everybody is happy. Based on the number of hours I plan to drive, I know about where I'll be at the end of the day so that I can call for a reservation if its a popular area. It helps if you don't have a time limit on your trip, as in "retired".
