It sure did work ! ! !

[john59]

Back in the fall I wrote about gas mileage. Some body wrote back ; time is free, gas costs money. Whoever that sage, soothsayer was, is dead on.

Given 1500 Siverado, 5.3L (323 cubes), 3.7 gears in the rear. Towing 5r, 8000 lbs.

Last October running mostly I95 from Central PA to Disney, avg about 7 to 7.5 mpg. Yikes, not good. I was running 70-75 mph.

Now running 58-60 mph avg has been 10 to a tad over 10 mpg. 25 % increase not bad. Stopped overnite NC, GA on the way to the Keys. A quick and dirty calculation, we will pick up another tank of gas by slowing down, by the time we get to Marathon. Or it paid for the 2 overnite stays.

Can't wait to go fishin. Will keep the fisher peeeeeples posted.
john
'No animals were hurt or injured with this post'

 

[Born 2 Fish]

Right on, John Reck'n I might havta try that slow'n down thing too. I like to save $.

And great fish'n to you buddy,,hope ya pull in the one of your life,
Oh wait,,you did,,Shirley !!



Okay,,I know we're talk'n bout fish'n here !

 

[BRDof3]

The first time I pulled our TT any distance at all I got a good lesson in mileage and speed. I was still learning, and knew nothing about optimum speed for mpg. I was tooling around 65 on the Interstate, then turned off on a county highway with a 55 mph limit. The mileage readout on the dash panel went up 3-4 mpg.

I have trouble holding myself to it, but I do like the gas savings when I can stay under 60.

 

[RvUsa]

Hmmmmm... You know I only get about 8mpg in my beast, but I do tow at about 85 mph... you think if I slow down I might get better? LOL

 

[BRDof3]

Hmmmmm... You know I only get about 8mpg in my beast, but I do tow at about 85 mph... you think if I slow down I might get better? LOL

We'll paint the name "Mach 5" on your truck.

 

[LONE-STAR]

Hmmmmm... You know I only get about 8mpg in my beast, but I do tow at about 85 mph... you think if I slow down I might get better? LOL

If it like my ford dought it.

 

[john59]

Born 2 Fish---Hey Frank. I have my sights set on a real trophy.

I am fishing the Keys for a blonde, 26 year old Swedish Mermaid. I can tell DW Shirley, don't throw her back. I will teach her to be your Assitant for Important Decision Making. Maybe DW will buy ; if I fall out of my kayak these Mermaids can really swim. Like having a life preserver with a 25 hp motor.

I hope Shirley does not read thes ramblings.
john