how much mileage do you get?what size rv do you drive?what grade of gas do you use? regular, premium, diesel? do you add anything to your gasoline? thanks

Easiest way to save is to slow down, period.

sch911 wrote:Easiest way to save is to slow down, period.Or stay home

We have had 4 MHs going from a 21' Class C to the current 38' Newmar. The first was a '76 Dodge and gave 5 mpg. Each has gotten a little better until we are now up to 8-8.5 mpg. We ndrive 62 mph because at that speed the Allison does not drop out of OD on every little hill and it gives us the best mileage. I don't know of any gas MH engine that requires premium gas but I know of a few that use it.

On my smartphone, I use the gas buddy app to get a general idea of fuel prices enroute to my destination. If I notice a significant savings along the way, I will plan my fuel stops accordingly. If the gas station is too small, I will spend the extra $$$ to avoid any complications during the fuel stop.For the most part, I'll stick with Costco, Loves, Pilot and Flying J depending on the side of the street and number of vehicles in line. :R how much mileage do you get?6-7mpg avg. towing a modified Jeep Wrangler JKUR (see sig) at 65mph-ishwhat size rv do you drive?31' (see sig) V10, F53what grade of gas do you use? regular, 87 octanedo you add anything to your gasoline? nope.

We live in a 43 foot tag axle 2012 Newmar Dutch Star. We are at about 8.7 miles per gallon and we tow a CRV. We drive right at 64 miles per hour. We have been in 22 states so far. We do not add anything. We spend about $400 a month on diesel.

got any tips on how to save on gas? how much do you spend?

John_S_
Explorer II
Aug 20, 2013
This is for our DP bretheren and older ones at that. If you have a bigger engine it works even better. I replaced my muffler with a resonater. Now it was because the muffler got a hole in it and they do not make it any more. The redone exhaust gave me about 50 HP more and I run cooler and between .8 to 1 mpg better fuel miles. Now in one trip I do three times a year, VA to Spokane WA I saved over 173 gallons of fuel over what it was with the stock setup. Many of my fellow Foretravel owners have been doing it too. It seems that Foretravel owners for the most part put on more miles per year than other MH owners. I am over 300K miles since I bought my first Foretravel and I am on my third.
Goldencrazy
Explorer
Aug 20, 2013
I think some joke about driving less but it is serious. Plan your trips to drive fewer RV miles. Stay longer in one place. Take the direct route. Do scenic drives in the toad. This coupled in with good driving practice like slower speeds and driving like you have no brakes can really improve your fuel cost.
path1
Explorer
Aug 20, 2013
got any tips on how to save on gas

Don't burn it. Stay longer at each place. Camping chair gets great MPG
Heisenberg
Explorer
Aug 20, 2013
My credit card gives 3% rewards on gasoline.
LaPlaya
Explorer
Aug 20, 2013
I am getting 8 mpg consistently. I set the cruise at 3 mph below the speed limit, I open the vents rather than run the dash air. I have the triton v10 on a 31 ft MH.
Peg_Leg
Explorer
Aug 20, 2013
Check out gasbuddy.com just before you start your trip. Then use the Gas Price Heat Map and zoom in on the area your traveling. You can check gas or diesel prices. The default is 48 hrs but you can change it to a little as 4 hrs for the latest price. Plan your stops in areas with the lower prices.
V10guy
Explorer
Aug 20, 2013
32' gasser, with the thirsty 8.1l, its a great motor and plenty of power...I get around 7.5mpg. I avg 60mph on highways.

No additives, regular octane.
peaches_cream
Explorer
Aug 20, 2013
wny_pat wrote:
I will continue to let others depreciate motorhomes for me before I buy one. That is the only way I can afford to run one.

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wny_pat1
Explorer
Aug 20, 2013
I will continue to let others depreciate motorhomes for me before I buy one. That is the only way I can afford to run one.
peaches_cream
Explorer
Aug 20, 2013
Deleted- Did not mean to hi-jack OP post.