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Forum: Fuel Economy 09-17-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By ra2jim
Labor Day as I suspected was a traffic mess but...

Labor Day as I suspected was a traffic mess but thankfully no accidents. From home to campground was only 60 miles with a climb of 2000 ft. Rig was empty w 3 people...a disappointing 11 mpg...a...
Forum: Fuel Economy 09-07-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,827
Posted By ra2jim
Mkguitar, brochure says Gcwr is 12500 and gvwr is...

Mkguitar, brochure says Gcwr is 12500 and gvwr is 7700. But I understand I need to check my hitching setup and tires for their limitations too. With this much weight I might be tempted to try the...
Forum: Fuel Economy 09-05-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,827
Posted By ra2jim
Someday I want to find out if towing an ultra...

Someday I want to find out if towing an ultra small car like a smartcar (1500#)is possible. I bet that will really shoot the mileage down. Of course it's counter to one of the reasons we got the...
Forum: Fuel Economy 08-31-2016, 01:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,827
Posted By ra2jim
Gentlemen, your opinions/knowledge of oil is...

Gentlemen, your opinions/knowledge of oil is nothing short of amazing! Ultimately I'm still shooting for better mileage, and were I to choose, I would put money on less weight vs changing to...
Forum: Fuel Economy 08-29-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,827
Posted By ra2jim
Just an update on the return trip mileage. As...

Just an update on the return trip mileage. As expected the mostly downhill run yielded 15.72 mpg - a little over 6% better. So I'll set my average at 15.2 mpg.
Next goal is 16. The plan is get...
Forum: Fuel Economy 08-26-2016, 01:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,827
Posted By ra2jim
Davydd, you're right it is dangerous, will...

Davydd, you're right it is dangerous, will probably do it from farther if that in fact does anything at all. I would say I was 4 car lengths behind at 60mph. I heard somewhere before that race cars...
Forum: Fuel Economy 08-25-2016, 10:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,827
Posted By ra2jim
Some good input here - thanks guys. I wanted to...

Some good input here - thanks guys. I wanted to add that I was drafting behind 18-wheelers about half the time but just got a little bored!

Anyway, I think this van is new enough to have one of...
Forum: Fuel Economy 08-24-2016, 05:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,827
Posted By ra2jim
That's great AZ - larger engine longer rig than...

That's great AZ - larger engine longer rig than mine but better mileage! I guess that's the price for driving older models. I haven't filled back up the tank yet so I'm curious to know my return...
Forum: Fuel Economy 08-23-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,827
Posted By ra2jim
Mileage for 2001 RoadTrek170

14.7 mpg
one way, 264 miles over 4500-ft elevation rise
Dodge 2500 chassis 5.2L V8 (only 12,000 miles!)
2 people, moderate load
clear weather, 10-15 mph crosswind half the time
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