Ford V10 gas mileage
This has probably been discussed before. Have a 2000 Minnie (24') & get 7.5MPG (Canadian gallons); is this normal. Have only had it a couple of months. Thanks
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pnichols wrote:
The gas mileage "sweetspot" speed for V10 powered Class C motorhomes - if there is one - probably depends partially upon whether they're using an E350 chassis or an E450 chassis.
The two chassis have different rear differential gear ratios, with the E450 ratio being about 4.56:1, and the E350 being about 4.12:1.
when I first got my MH it rode so well I 'd look down and I'd be going 75+ without even knowing it. Didn't get great gas mileage either.
Then I drove thru a pretty long stretch of area where you 'had' to do 55 if you were an RV. Couldn't believe my mileage jumped to 12mpg!
So that and the fact that I now full time and don't 'need' to speed to my destination I tried keeping it at 55 all the time. And yup 11 to 12mpg. I have the E450 chassis.
Try it sometime for a day's worth of driving I did and it does work. I am still VERY pleased with my V-10 31ft performance and towing ability! :C
