<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by SargeW:
--snip-- And I pulled it without worry due to the info provided by the VMSpc. I have John Canefield that thank for that one!!
Sarge </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I have a nefarious motive - I figure the more money people spend, the better that is for my portfolio
Even though we have a dedicated 8" monitor for VMSpc for the pilot, I dare not add another gauge. I already get, um, negative feedback from the copilot when I ask a question about a VMS reading. Throttle position will have to remain a mystery.
Regarding expectations about mileage...
We are about 36,000 pounds GCVW and I think 7.7 is pretty good. From questions I have asked, mileage for a 42-45' coach of maybe 40,000+ pounds will run in the high 5s to mid 6s (with an ISM or ISX Cummins.)
I have talked to truckers and asked them about their engines and mileage. These guys are 60-80,000 pounds and run in the 5s. (There are many, many variables and these remarks are a gross generalization of MPG figures!)
Some gas rigs do exceptionally well regarding mileage and power. I actually has a gas rig pass me going up a long grade somewhere - wow I was impressed
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