Hi all, I agree, there's no secret. First make sure your MH is serviced by a reputably service agent who know their stuff. When in Engalnd we use EssanJay Limited, Poole. They are Fiat motorhome specialists and brilliant people to deal with. As you drive get up to the speed you want, gently then just back off the gas pedal slightly whilst maintaining your speed. if you keep your foot down that's when you start using too much diesel. It's a bit like no mans land with the gas pedal, only about half to three quarters of an inch play but it makes a difference. Just stay light on your pedal. Hope this helps.
Not entirely true in our case. I have kept a detailed log of mpg since new on our van. Over the first 8000 miles from new it averaged 30.7, over the entire 29,000 it has done 30.8, so not a massive difference.
It is a 2005 Transit 6spd 135ps, high roof van conversion with 4.27 axle.
I do agree the engine will be tight for a couple of thousand miles but after that the mpg should be consistent. I have discussed this with a few Ford Transit techncians and whilst they would not comment specifically on a Motorhome, they did say that the above statement was entirely accurate with all van derivatives.
My new motor home has done 5,000 miles since new in August and the mpg is no better now than the day I drove it away new.
Quote: Originally posted by brian6061 on 13/12/2007
I not entirely sure about the "run in" factor
I do agree the engine will be tight for a couple of thousand miles but after that the mpg should be consistent. I have discussed this with a few Ford Transit techncians and whilst they would not comment specifically on a Motorhome, they did say that the above statement was entirely accurate with all van derivatives.
My new motor home has done 5,000 miles since new in August and the mpg is no better now than the day I drove it away new.
well i got mine with 3,800 on the clock, now its done just over 12.000 i am getting better MPG, at least 5 or 6 from what i had. i still drive it the same. was told after 20.000 to 25.000 the engine should be "run in" and should get the best MPG after that. hope that helps.
2.8TDi, Fiat Ducato chassis, A class, 3.8T, varies between 17-27 mpg. 17000 on the clock, not yet 3yrs old.
Speed, wind direction, load, etc, main factor is speed. But at the end of the day, if you go say 2000 miles, even with todays price of fuel the variation will be about £190 I know I would rather pay that extra than snail along at 54mph as apposed to 70+. On the continent it is considerably less, due to the lower diesel prices
Whilst MPG is an important consideration, it's a small price to pay when you consiser the amount of pleisure you'll get from a motorhome. I think you also have to take into account the additional cost of insurance for a car + van combination as opposed to a motorhome along with the cost of storage (if needed).
We store our van on a secure compound, and it's very obvious that motorhomes tend to be used more often than caravans especially in during the closed season. So as well as the actuall MPG of a vehicle, I think you factor in your annual fuel bill.
Heres ours for the first 12 months which I've logged on the computer since we bought our Autosleeper in Sept 06. None of the mileage was used for commuting to work
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Topic: M.P.G. IN MOTORHOMES
