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11-29-2011, 12:17 PM
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We're thinking about going to the rio grande valley Tex in Jan. from the St louis area and am trying to figure some fuel cost. We have a 2002 Dip diploymat 230 HP cummins and was trying to find out what fuel mileage to expect. I was just wondering what some of the Rvr's have been getting. Thks, Chuck & Cissy
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11-29-2011, 12:22 PM
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Figure 6 or 7 MPG. Or don't figure. Just go. If you start looking at cost, you might not want to go. Mr Fuel in Pevely MO was $3.69/gal This last Sunday. Besides, you might get weathered in or out at that time of the year.
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11-29-2011, 01:05 PM
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Mr Fuel in Pevely MO was $3.69/gal This last Sunday. Besides, you might get weathered in or out at that time of the year.
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WOW...Mr Fuel....I didn't know anyone even noticed that station....it is very seldom being used. McStop (across the street) and QT(next exit south) are the 2 major diesel retailers in the area. All diesel in this area dropped 10 cents during Thanksgiving day, from $3.79 to $3.69
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11-29-2011, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by HD rver
We're thinking about going to the rio grande valley Tex in Jan. from the St louis area and am trying to figure some fuel cost. We have a 2002 Dip diploymat 230 HP cummins and was trying to find out what fuel mileage to expect. I was just wondering what some of the Rvr's have been getting. Thks, Chuck & Cissy
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I would guess you will get between 8 and 10 MPG. To be conservative use 8 MPG.
Our coach, which has a larger engine (ISL 400) averages about 8 MPG. I use 7.5 to figure cost.
Bob
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11-29-2011, 03:03 PM
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You can go to gas buddy and get the price of fuel in all states.
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11-29-2011, 03:24 PM
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I usually guestimate $.50/mi, so 1200 mi = $600 ea way for fuel
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11-29-2011, 08:21 PM
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I usually guestimate $.50/mi, so 1200 mi = $600 ea way for fuel
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Yup, a good rule of thumb for fuel cost = 1/2 round trip mileage
This works if you assume 8 mil/gal and $4.00 diesel. Improve either and your doing good 
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11-30-2011, 06:38 AM
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Thks folks, that's about what I was guessing. Looks like it amay doable.
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Yorkee babies Justice & Little bit
2002 Diplomat 38ft PBDD
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