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LEARN HOW TO RUN 2 RV A/Cs ON A 30 AMP CONNECTION
by Robert Richards
(Waveland, MS)
I have a 2008 Gulfstream Endura with a Chevy diesel engine. I tow a Dodge Dakota truck which weighs approx. 3355 pounds. We love towing this vehicle, but with the high cost of diesel, I am considering trading for a lighter vehicle.
Does anyone know a way to evaluate the increased fuel mileage with a lighter vehicle?
Thanks,
RR
ANSWER: Hi Robert, I am afraid that I do not have a mathematical formula for you. Maybe one of our visitors can provide one for you. but I will tell you that lightening your towing load will indeed increase your fuel mileage. That's the good news.
The bad news is that the increased MPG your motorhome will get will be negligible at best. Depending on what length your Gulfstream Endura is the gross weight of RV is going to be around 26,000 pounds. So, as you can see reducing the Toad weight is going to have minimal effect on overall weight and MPG.
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LEARN HOW TO RUN 2 RV A/Cs ON A 30 AMP CONNECTION
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