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02-06-2016, 05:42 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: CA
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Hi everyone😀 My name is Vince and my wife is Vivkie.
We just bought a 2004 Mandalay class A motor home, it had 53,000 miles on a 330 Catapillar. We recently went on a trip to Roseburg Oregon from Southern California, we were getting 5.9 miles to the gallon not towing anything, is that about average.
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02-06-2016, 06:04 PM
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Gulf Streamers Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Plano, TX
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Welcome Vince...and fuel mileage
Vince,
We were in northern California and Oregon last year; including Roseburg. We have a Caterpillar 3126E, 330 bhp, engine in our motor home. Pulling a motorcycle and trailer, our fuel mileage averages over 5 years has been 8.3 mpg. While in northern California and Oregon we averaged about 7.9 mpg. Hope this information helps. 
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02-06-2016, 06:06 PM
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Community Moderator
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Weyauwega, WI US
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Vince & Vickie;
We are glad you joined us. Congratulations on the purchase of your Mandalay. Sorry I can't answer your question on mileage. We get around 7.2 on our Horizon with a Cummins 400 HP towing a Saturn. Browse the forums that interest you and don't be afraid to ask questions. Our members like to help when they can. Post often and share your new RV adventures with us.
Don
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02-06-2016, 06:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: AB
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On average, a typical DP will do about 7-8 MPG. If you are seeing less than 7 it's worth some investigation. If you're seeing more, don't tell anyone because they will think you're lying.
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02-06-2016, 08:28 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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Glad to have you here with us.
Typically a DP will average between 7-9 mpg. Your speed is usually the big factor in your mpg. Your sweet spot should be around 1700-1800 rpm.
Best of luck with your new Mandalay and Happy Trails!!!
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2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
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02-07-2016, 03:58 AM
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Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
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Location: Sterling Heights, MI
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02-07-2016, 07:01 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Kentucky
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Hello and welcome to the forum from South Central Kentucky.
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02-07-2016, 01:52 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Everywhere USA
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We're getting right at 7mph loaded and towing ...
Our power is a 500 Cummins
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02-07-2016, 02:05 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
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Hi Vince! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined us! 
Congrats on the new rig! Keep her between the ditches!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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02-07-2016, 02:07 PM
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Senior Member
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I am from Glasgow where are you from?
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02-08-2016, 01:56 AM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Pensacola, Florida
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Vince & Vickie welcome to the forum.
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02-08-2016, 04:23 AM
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Nor'easters Club Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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