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12-29-2005, 06:17 AM
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Fuel Mileage?
Hello,
My wife and recently purchased a 1989 Newell and we are preparing to leave for our first trip, Our question is what kind of fuel mileage should we expect to receive with our Newell? I have heard stories of people getting anywere from 7-12MPG.
Thanks,
Phil & Janice
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12-30-2005, 03:55 PM
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Phil,
I don't think I would hold my breath on the upper end of what you heard. The comuter on my coach shows I've averaged 5.8 mpg. since I took delivery in March. Since yours is broken in you should get more than that plus you probably have a different engine so you might get 7 to 8 mpg. Mabe someone with an 89 coach could give you a better estimate.
Bob
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01-02-2006, 11:50 PM
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Phil,
I would not expect the top end of that estimate either. I own a 1990 40' Wide body with tag axle. Gross weight is 39,000 loaded. We do not pull anything normally. We run 100+psi in all tires and 110+ in the steering tires. I have averaged about the same as Bob - 6mpg. I average about 65 - 70 mph. At 60 mph the mileage will be close to 7mpg and at 75mph the mileage will be about 5mpg. Have fun on your trip!!
David
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01-05-2006, 04:55 AM
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We are averaging 6.8 and and that is at best and cruising between 60-65.
Jeff
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01-07-2006, 04:28 AM
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Jeff, you are getting about the same as I am which is 6.7 mpg crusing at about 70 mph. If I slow it down a little it will increase close to 7 mpg. It is truly amazing how so many different variations of RV's get around the same mpg.
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01-17-2006, 04:33 PM
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Thank you for all the reply's so far on our trip I have averaged 6 MPG I guess I will have to take it easy and stop trying to race all the young pups :lol: If I could get 7 instead of 6 and I have to slow down a little then I guess slowing down is the way to go.
Phil
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02-06-2006, 11:22 PM
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'93 43.5' 8V92TA 45,000 pounds and gets 6.48 over the past 20,000 miles. Recently added a Horton fan clutch and it appears the mpg is better, but only time will tiell.
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02-08-2006, 01:27 AM
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Hi busnut, that is interesting thing about the Horton clutch fan. It would be nice to know anything one can do to improve mpg. Would love to here update on that one. Are you running 500 hp?
Don F.
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02-10-2006, 01:56 AM
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Thanks for the input everyone.
Phil
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09-07-2006, 01:01 AM
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Phil,
Fuel mileage is well and good, but another reason to consider is slowing down is for safety.
I had a front tire BLOW OUT @ 65mph on I-25 in Santa Fe, NM. The coach tracted straight and I slowed down gradually and pulled over onto the shoulder. It doesn't take long for the tire to disentergrate. No damage occured and we were on our way in a little over an hour with a new tire from the local truck service. This little incident convinced me to slow down. I used to drive 75 + !!! No more, now it's 60 & 65. I get better mileage and my family is much safer, plus it is easier for guests to walk around in the coach at slower speeds.
Just my opinion. Enjoy your coach.
Tuga Gaidry
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