Bounder: Triton v10 Fuel Economy !

[Destination Unknown]

Originally Posted by Bill Gail

So ,

- 14km equals 8.6mi.

- 3.8 liters equals 1 gallon of petrol.

As I read your post , you are burning 9 liters of LPG to go 14km .

That converts to 8.6 miles per 2+ gallons of petrol .

It appears on LPG you are getting approximately 4.25 mpg .

Cost wise , as long as LPG costs less than half the cost of petrol you might break even on fuel cost but burn a lot more fuel in the process .

Please correct me if I have misunderstood the numbers.

We are in Miles in UK. In UK a Gallon is 4.5ltrs

Ok try and make it easier and should of added to post as might of stopped any confusion.

UK petrol costs per Litre is around £1.20 upwards
LPG costs per litre is around £0.60 upwards

So a Gallon of petrol 4.5ltrs, equates to 9 ltrs of Lpg rough same cost.

So if we travel 7/8 miles on a gallon of petrol , On Lpg same cost we can travel 14 miles.

In theory we save cost of a gallon of petrol. ??.

[Bill Gail]

Originally Posted by Destination Unknown

We are in Miles in UK. In UK a Gallon is 4.5ltrs

Ok try and make it easier and should of added to post as might of stopped any confusion.

UK petrol costs per Litre is around £1.20 upwards
LPG costs per litre is around £0.60 upwards

So a Gallon of petrol 4.5ltrs, equates to 9 ltrs of Lpg rough same cost.

So if we travel 7/8 miles on a gallon of petrol , On Lpg same cost we can travel 14 miles.

In theory we save cost of a gallon of petrol. ??.

Thank you for the clarification .

Here in the States our petrol and propane costs per gallon are similar .

Propane National average $2.50 - $3.50 gal.

Gasoline National average $2.85 gal. regular.

For this reason on this side of the pond you don't see many propane fueled RV's.

Haven't driven much in England except for London . Have driven extensively through Ireland . Have found your Expressways to be a joy to drive on . However , the secondary roads are a real adventure but worth it for the amazing scenery.

[Destination Unknown]

Originally Posted by Bill Gail

Thank you for the clarification .

Here in the States our petrol and propane costs per gallon are similar .

Propane National average $2.50 - $3.50 gal.

Gasoline National average $2.85 gal. regular.

For this reason on this side of the pond you don't see many propane fueled RV's.

Haven't driven much in England except for London . Have driven extensively through Ireland . Have found your Expressways to be a joy to drive on . However , the secondary roads are a real adventure but worth it for the amazing scenery.

Thanks. Glad we got the technical sorted.

We try to avoid Motorways (Expressways I think). Use the smaller roads as you say better scenery, and we are not in a hurry to get anywhere.
Lived in the Rv for 14 years now and love the life. Rent out our property's which helps our life style. We normally spend 6 months each year ( before the Lurgie spoilt it) in Australia where we have a Rv there so can travel around.

Next few years hoping to get back to USA, buy a Rv and again do 6 month stints exploring.

[udid]

Originally Posted by Destination Unknown

Thank you.

Thought about 7 to 8 on the v10. As we will be looking for a B or C class for extended trips in USA, are the Chevy v8s any better on fuel.

Give you an idea (My latest trip)

Renton, Wa. - Sedona, Az

Total miles - 3099 (US) miles

Total days - 18 (Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 7, 2021)

Total oil consumed - ~ 1/2qt (454 TBI 7.4L w/4L80E) 1994 Fleetwood Southwind Storm 28ft (using Valvoline full synthetic 10w-30)

Total fuel cost - $1008.XX (Lowest price paid for gas was $1.75 per gallon just outside of Laughlin.) That was end of Dec 2020

Odometer on RV currently - 68,295

MPG - low of 7.77mpg and a high of 9.70mpg

High MPG was between Livermore, Ca. and Bakersfield, Ca. On the overall trip I hit the 9.XX range (3) times. After Sedona, Az. I headed south and skirted Phoenix then onto Huntington Beach, Ca. (real home). There for a few days then headed north back to Renton (home away from real home).