6mpg. 30 gal tank

JaxDad wrote:
Get a good quality explosion safe 5 gas can and drive on past the quarter mark.

Based on much experience, most full-size North American trucks and vans have several gallons of gas in the tank at the 'empty' mark. While riding shotgun in a rented Chevy cargo van earlier this year we were forced to run it nearly dry when the planned fuel stop was closed up for renovations.

When we got to the next fuel station and filled up it took 37.3 gallons to fill a '30 gallon' tank.

This is not the norm. I imagine you were dealing with a US vs. Canada conversion factor

Get a good quality explosion safe 5 gas can and drive on past the quarter mark.

Based on much experience, most full-size North American trucks and vans have several gallons of gas in the tank at the 'empty' mark. While riding shotgun in a rented Chevy cargo van earlier this year we were forced to run it nearly dry when the planned fuel stop was closed up for renovations.

When we got to the next fuel station and filled up it took 37.3 gallons to fill a '30 gallon' tank.

Gas fumes and batteries don't mix well. Nothing like blowing up the entire combo for a few extra miles. I'm not emotionally attached to your combo so it is easier for me to see the poor MPG's as a deal breaker. Band Aid fixes just create other risk when dealing with gas. Why put yourself in harms way?

the bear II wrote:
I know it's a pain in the &** to stop every couple of hours for fuel but I have found it actually make s the overall driving experience much better. I find that after two hours of driving, I begin to get uncomfortable and start to shift my position in the seat. If I stop and stretch then I'm good for another couple of hours. It also helps to make me more alert.

Fueling every two to three hours allows time to stretch so the drive is better overall. So in reality it helps to relieve the pain in the &**.....

LOL - this is a really great way to look at it!

CavemanCharlie wrote:
Give up on the "the don't pass gas below a quarter philosophy".

In the old days gas gauges were not very accurate, and gas stations further apart.

It's different now. Plan your trip out. Decide how often you need to rest. How many towns are along the route. And quit worrying about running out of gas.

On my 2004 Chevy pickup I tested it out and had a friend follow me with extra gas. I can drive 25 miles after the low fuel light comes on. Maybe, even more !

I just chickened out after that many miles and that is when I got to the next town anyway. Most gas stations in my area are about 25-30 miles apart.

Here's the thing... I've had this van for 14yrs. It has 93,000 miles on it (80% towing) and is in great condition. With my old TT I got 8mpg and it was perfect timing for stopping, nature calls, stretching, and switching drivers. New TT has more wind resistance (it's 1ft further off the ground, 2ft higher overall and 10inches wider) thus the reduced mileage. Pushing it I need gas every 160 miles. I have 5miles, yes five miles from when the light comes on to running out of gas.

But you're right. With today's technology I know exactly where the next gas station is. I need to break with the old patterns and develop new ones. Driving across Kansas I had to plan carefully but most often gas is every 5 to 20 miles. So suck it up! Right? Not yet!!!

What does everyone think of the idea of a 5 gallon spare gas can strapped to the battery rack on the TT? Just as insurance. I'd get a really good metal one!!! :@

I hate to say it but if there are no auxiliary tanks available it's time to seek out a new tow vehicle. The small tank and low MPG's is a bad combination.
I could not stand stopping for gas that frequently nor could I take the anxiety of running out if I decided to push the limits.

Give up on the "the don't pass gas below a quarter philosophy". You have at "least" another 6 gallons of fuel in the tank before you have to worry. That is another 36 miles by your math.

In the old days gas gauges were not very accurate, and gas stations further apart.

It's different now. Plan your trip out. Decide how often you need to rest. How many towns are along the route. And quit worrying about running out of gas.

On my 2004 Chevy pickup I tested it out and had a friend follow me with extra gas. I can drive 25 miles after the low fuel light comes on. Maybe, even more !

I just chickened out after that many miles and that is when I got to the next town anyway. Most gas stations in my area are about 25-30 miles apart.

Set a cooler of sodas beside the driver , drink continually ,you will welcome those fuel stops !

tradw it off for a sprinter.

Probably won't find anything you can use for gasoline. Between liability and emission issues I don't know of anyone that builds them..

B.O.