I'm about to step in to the world of RV's/camper's Australia..
I have previously spent 3month's running around America in an Escape Campervan.. clocked just under 18,000mile and spent about $4000us on fuel.. Most of my time on the road.. even on the Major highway's I spent my time well under the speed limit.. got passed by a tone of Vehicles including other Large RV's doing Max speed.. Average millage was in the 17-20miles per Gallon and for a Large V8 which would normally get a 10-13miles/gallon I thought I did a good job..
Basically I was not in a rush to get where I was going.. Slow and easy at my pace..
I currently Tow a 750kg Camper behind a BA Falcon[on gas] and Depending on what speed and head wind I need to top up the gas[43lt's] every 200-250km's..@ 100-110k/hr Mileage is not good..
With 3 passenger's and camping gear fully loaded, no trailer I managed to get 350-400k per tank.. Just cruising.. Keeping the RPM's down and on cruise control..[100-110k/hr]
I'm Getting a Coaster[1993>+] so I want to try to establish a frame of reference for what I can expect..
I'm want to hear from other people, especially others that have coaster no matter what configuration..
- fuel tank size/type of Fuel.
- K's covered.
- Average Speed traveled at.
- Range of a tank if you have it..
- Yeoeleven where are you..?
- Other coaster owners would be good..
Juergen
-- Edited by SnowT on Wednesday 13th of November 2013 12:30:45 AM
oldbobsbus said
11:57 AM Nov 13, 2013
I'm with Keith I find I get best results at around 2250/2300 RPM on my 4.2ltr 4cyl normally aspirated 7mtr Hino Ranger bus/motorhome the average over 1000k is 6.7kl per ltr but if I push it up to 2500/2600rpm that gives me 100kph it drops back to 5.8 kl per ltr.
The figures are a little different on our bigger 9mtr 6 cyl 6ltr FD Hino bus/motorhome we only get 5.3kls pre ltr at 2250rpm and even less if I put my foot down on the freeways..lol..
-- Edited by oldbobsbus on Wednesday 13th of November 2013 11:59:05 AM
johnnz said
01:31 PM Nov 13, 2013
My Coaster is pretty economical I think.
General running around I get about 7.00 to 7.5 km to the litre
My last trip from Gold Coast to South Australia I returned 7.5 to 9.00 Kms per litre.
I cruise at around 80kph.
Not quite sure of the above in MPG tho
In the USA until 6th Dec, so my fuel record isn't handy, I do though keep records of fuel consumption, have been for the last 5 years.
BTW my Coaster has the 3.4 diesel engine, not very fast but hey I'm a GN
John
Keith19837 said
06:36 PM Nov 13, 2013
According to Collyn RIVERS, the most economical running 'speed' for a diesel is approx. 2250 r.p.m. On my 4.6 4 cylinder normally aspirated MH this equates to about 85 k.p.h. on the flat in direct drive. Motor homes, high caravan/trailers/boats will develop 'drag' as your speed increases. Even a 4WD type vehicle will develop a lot of drag due to the flatter windscreen, larger mirrors etc. An example is my twin cab ute. At 80 to 90 k.p.h, I will return approx. 450 kms on a 57 litre fuel tank unladen. As soon as I hit higher speeds, my mileage increases proportionately to less than 300 kms. Yet around the suburbs towing a 3 tonne capacity trailer or a 2 tonne boat, I'll get 300 kms (pretty consistently). Same with the MH, when I go over 90 k.ph. the mileage drops through the floor. Yet SWMBO's car has a very low drag co efficient and is incredibly economical over 100 k.p.h. (go figure). Also, higher speeds with towed or high vehicles increases the likelihood of a bingle. When I was a 'Plod', one of the biggest causes of crashes were speeds disproportionate to the conditions which includes vehicle type or towing.
For what it's worth.
Wirroff said
06:46 PM Nov 13, 2013
Mitsubishi Canter MH 3.8 Turbo Diesel and I get around 15L per 100km. This is at an average speed of 85 kph (MH weighs 4.95 tonne)
PeterS said
07:49 PM Nov 13, 2013
Our rig, Isuzu D-Max twin cab ute & 5th Wheeler. Normal travel with the ute only on the road about 13.5 Km/litre, towing the van at 90/95 km/h about 7.0 km/l
The van weighs about 2600kg loaded.
SnowT said
11:22 PM Nov 13, 2013
Kool that's the kind of info I'm after..
So the Bus will get about what I get with the car at the moment.. and I'll just have to cruse at the same US speeds I was doing.. 85-95km/h[50-60mil/h]
Slow and Easy and Pull over when safe to do so for the Fast manic's..
Juergen
johnnz said
03:27 PM Nov 16, 2013
I am thinking of a larger vehicle, looking at a Fuso or similar. About 8 metres in length.
Anyone with an above vehicle or similar with expected fuel consumption.
John
oldbobsbus said
06:06 PM Nov 16, 2013
johnnz wrote:
I am thinking of a larger vehicle, looking at a Fuso or similar. About 8 metres in length.
Anyone with an above vehicle or similar with expected fuel consumption.
John
I have given the figures above for both a 7 and a 9 mtr Hino..
As a matter of interest I am selling the 2000 Hino Ranger if it interests you or anyone else..
I'm about to step in to the world of RV's/camper's Australia..
I have previously spent 3month's running around America in an Escape Campervan.. clocked just under 18,000mile and spent about $4000us on fuel.. Most of my time on the road.. even on the Major highway's I spent my time well under the speed limit.. got passed by a tone of Vehicles including other Large RV's doing Max speed.. Average millage was in the 17-20miles per Gallon and for a Large V8 which would normally get a 10-13miles/gallon I thought I did a good job..
Basically I was not in a rush to get where I was going.. Slow and easy at my pace..
I currently Tow a 750kg Camper behind a BA Falcon[on gas] and Depending on what speed and head wind I need to top up the gas[43lt's] every 200-250km's..@ 100-110k/hr Mileage is not good..
With 3 passenger's and camping gear fully loaded, no trailer I managed to get 350-400k per tank.. Just cruising.. Keeping the RPM's down and on cruise control..[100-110k/hr]
I'm Getting a Coaster[1993>+] so I want to try to establish a frame of reference for what I can expect..
I'm want to hear from other people, especially others that have coaster no matter what configuration..
- fuel tank size/type of Fuel.
- K's covered.
- Average Speed traveled at.
- Range of a tank if you have it..
- Yeoeleven where are you..?
- Other coaster owners would be good..
Juergen
-- Edited by SnowT on Wednesday 13th of November 2013 12:30:45 AM
I'm with Keith I find I get best results at around 2250/2300 RPM on my 4.2ltr 4cyl normally aspirated 7mtr Hino Ranger bus/motorhome the average over 1000k is 6.7kl per ltr but if I push it up to 2500/2600rpm that gives me 100kph it drops back to 5.8 kl per ltr.
The figures are a little different on our bigger 9mtr 6 cyl 6ltr FD Hino bus/motorhome we only get 5.3kls pre ltr at 2250rpm and even less if I put my foot down on the freeways..lol..
-- Edited by oldbobsbus on Wednesday 13th of November 2013 11:59:05 AM
My Coaster is pretty economical I think.
General running around I get about 7.00 to 7.5 km to the litre
My last trip from Gold Coast to South Australia I returned 7.5 to 9.00 Kms per litre.
I cruise at around 80kph.
Not quite sure of the above in MPG tho
In the USA until 6th Dec, so my fuel record isn't handy, I do though keep records of fuel consumption, have been for the last 5 years.
BTW my Coaster has the 3.4 diesel engine, not very fast but hey I'm a GN
John
According to Collyn RIVERS, the most economical running 'speed' for a diesel is approx. 2250 r.p.m. On my 4.6 4 cylinder normally aspirated MH this equates to about 85 k.p.h. on the flat in direct drive. Motor homes, high caravan/trailers/boats will develop 'drag' as your speed increases. Even a 4WD type vehicle will develop a lot of drag due to the flatter windscreen, larger mirrors etc. An example is my twin cab ute. At 80 to 90 k.p.h, I will return approx. 450 kms on a 57 litre fuel tank unladen. As soon as I hit higher speeds, my mileage increases proportionately to less than 300 kms. Yet around the suburbs towing a 3 tonne capacity trailer or a 2 tonne boat, I'll get 300 kms (pretty consistently). Same with the MH, when I go over 90 k.ph. the mileage drops through the floor. Yet SWMBO's car has a very low drag co efficient and is incredibly economical over 100 k.p.h. (go figure). Also, higher speeds with towed or high vehicles increases the likelihood of a bingle. When I was a 'Plod', one of the biggest causes of crashes were speeds disproportionate to the conditions which includes vehicle type or towing.
For what it's worth.
Mitsubishi Canter MH 3.8 Turbo Diesel and I get around 15L per 100km. This is at an average speed of 85 kph (MH weighs 4.95 tonne)
The van weighs about 2600kg loaded.
So the Bus will get about what I get with the car at the moment.. and I'll just have to cruse at the same US speeds I was doing.. 85-95km/h[50-60mil/h]
Slow and Easy and Pull over when safe to do so for the Fast manic's..
Juergen
I am thinking of a larger vehicle, looking at a Fuso or similar. About 8 metres in length.
Anyone with an above vehicle or similar with expected fuel consumption.
John
I have given the figures above for both a 7 and a 9 mtr Hino..
As a matter of interest I am selling the 2000 Hino Ranger if it interests you or anyone else..