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iToyHauler, Issue #0411 -- Save Fue, keep reading...
April 04, 2011
Special Edition!

If you are interested in saving exspensive fuel, like I am, keep reading. Knowing what is going on with your engine can go a long ways toward changing your driving habits and saving fuel!

Happy RVing, Jerry



Make the Most of Your Pump Money and Save fuel!
Courtesy of Good Sam  RV Emergency Road Service

Fuel economy is on every RV owners mind, especially with gas prices on the rise and summer travels on the horizon. Every gallon and dollar counts, and that's why it's important to be informed about ways to get the most out of your money spent at the pump.

Many factors combine to produce the fuel consumption profile for a specific vehicle, including weight, aerodynamic drag, engine and chassis efficiency, and how the vehicle is driven. 

Here are a few on-the-road rules for best fuel economy to keep in mind while traveling:
  • Maintain the minimum cruising speed that you find tolerable, creating minimum wind drag. 
  • Operate in higher gears when possible; avoid downshifting until you're using heavy throttle and cannot maintain your desired minimum speed. 
  • Accelerate gradually, with minimum pressure on the pedal 
  • Maintain constant cruising speeds; varying speeds wastes fuel. Recently, we've seen a few great gadgets hit the market that help RV owners monitor their rig's fuel consumption. 

    Our friends at Camping World offer an ultra-compact multi-function vehicle monitor shows instant and average fuel economy as you drive called the ScanGaugeII. This is just one more way to monitor your fuel consumption.

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Jerry




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