Apr-28-2019 05:58 AM
Jun-05-2019 06:19 AM
mtofell1 wrote:cross21114 wrote:
If cost is your objective, finding cheaper diesel is a easier option. I typically save $0.30 to $0.40 /gal over truck stops. Current example, in Boise, ID, Maverick is $3.05 and Flying J is $3.35 (per GasBuddy). That's a 9% reduction.
X2 - there is some (false) idea that because it's a truck stop the prices must be better. WRONG! I regularly drive by a couple truck stops during my commute and their fuel (diesel or unleaded) is consistently 8-10% above what you can get it for if you shop around a bit. I think with various "club cards" you can get some of that back.
Jun-04-2019 09:34 PM
cross21114 wrote:
If cost is your objective, finding cheaper diesel is a easier option. I typically save $0.30 to $0.40 /gal over truck stops. Current example, in Boise, ID, Maverick is $3.05 and Flying J is $3.35 (per GasBuddy). That's a 9% reduction.
Jun-04-2019 09:21 PM
Bill.Satellite wrote:
I get between 5 and 6 (OK, 5.5) no matter how fast I drive. Now, I have to admit that I have never driven 55 for any length of time so mostly 62 to 72. I would rather poke my eyes out than poke along at 55! Even if it were the difference between 5 at 70 and 7 at 55 MPG I would not never choose 55. Let's do the math. An extra 2 MPG over the average 10,000 miles driven by RVer per year. That means you get to drive an additional 2 miles for every gallon of gas used. 10,000 miles divided by 7 equals 1428.6 gallons of gas. 10,000 miles divided by 5 equals 2000 gallons of gas. That's a 571 gallon savings over the course of a year. Maybe $2000/year savings but it took you an extra 666 hours to get there. It's about balance. $2000 is a lot of money but time has value as well. I like to "be there" more than I like "getting there".\
YMMV!
Jun-03-2019 01:24 PM
K Charles wrote:
2004 winnebago 8.1 gas and 22.5 tires. If I stay 60 to 65 I get 8 or 9. If I drive 75 I get 5 or 6. When I'm parked at the beach I don't use any gas. I like to stay at 65.
Jun-03-2019 01:12 PM
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Jun-03-2019 12:43 PM
tropical36 wrote:
About the only thing, I'm convinced of here, is that it doesn't cost all that much to tow and figuring maybe just 1/2 - 1 mpg. extra in a four down setup.
Jun-03-2019 12:42 PM
js218 wrote:
Not class A but a Super C pulling a trailer 7 mpg.
Jun-03-2019 07:29 AM
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Jun-02-2019 01:22 PM
tropical36 wrote:Octaneforce wrote:
My 93 30ft p30 with a tbi 454 chugs right along and achieves 8mpg at 70-75mph. Going slower doesnt seem to help much. I wont go anywhere without adding lucas upper cylinder lubricant to the fuel. I honestly get an extra 1/2 mpg since i started doing that. I also removed the cat. I previously couldnt get more than 7.5 mpg.
I can't even believe that anyone would drive any behemoth that fast, let alone an older gasser.
Besides every thing else, most of these tires, have a max rating of 75mph and having a steer tire blowout, at that speed, can't be any fun, at all.
Also, if your speed has no effect on MPG, then there's some people at MIT, that would be very interested in talking with you, about how you have managed to violate the laws of Physics.
To each his own, on the Lucus lube.
Jun-02-2019 12:02 PM