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fmattox73
Explorer
Nov 30, 2016

Gas Mileage

What kind of gas mileage could you get with a 37 foot fleetwood motor home with a:

454 Chevy Engine
Allison Transmission
Tag Axle.

Are we talking 4 mpg, 6 mpg, or possibly 8 mpg.

I'm just looking for an approximation under normal conditions as I have never had this rig on the road for more than a few miles at a time.

Frank
  • One of the variables is Vortec vs old-style 454. Also OD vs old-style transmission Between them, that will make 2-3 MPG difference.

    What year is it-- that will tell us a lot.
  • 6-8 is a pretty reasonable guess at what your average numbers over time will be. You can get more or less depending upon terrain and wind conditions.
  • I average 7 MPG with our 96 Fleetwood Southwind, 37', 454 tag axle. Not towing.

    And, that's going over the hills in western Pennsylvania. In Ohio and flatter areas it gets a little better. I travel at about 62 MPH.

    Is your Fleetwood fuel injected or a carburetor? The older carb models will get lower mileage.

    I'm satisfied with the mileage.
  • Are you pulling anything? If you get over several tanks and mixed driving between 8-9 be very very happy. 7-8 be happy. 5-6 perhaps a bit disappointed, and slow down.

    I had a 31 ft with a 454 and averaged low 8's, no tow. High was low 10's on flat roads, real gas.