1984 FC35 3208TA Fuel Consumption

[Jeff Miller]

I'm curious enough to ask: typo or did you change engines to a 300hp
CAT?

- Jeff Miller
in Holland, MI


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Eric Johnson"
wrote:
>
> I've calculated mileage at each fill on our 3208 TA powered coach
and can contribute the
> following information on this subject:
>
> Engine horsepower = 300
> Rear axle ratio = 4.89
> Allison transmission speeds = 4
> Coach weight = 30,100 lbs. (Wanderlodge II)
> Miles now on coach and engine = 99,939
> Miles on coach and engine when we bought it = 59,923
> Typical cruising speed = 60-65 mph
> Tow vehicle = Jeep Wrangler
>
> Dash air has never worked well on our coach and I eventually
eliminated it, so we always
> run the generator to supply power to the roof airs when we are on
the road in hot weather.
> Original generator ran off LPG so it didn't affect diesel mileage
calculation. Average fuel
> consumption during this period (1 year/14,400 miles) was 8.7 mpg.
>
> Now we have a diesel generator and I have excluded four extended
dry camping periods
> from the data. Average fuel consumption during this period (5
years/25,400 miles) was
> 8.3 mpg.
>
> I would reassure anyone considering the purchase of the 3208
coaches that they get pretty
> good fuel mileage considering their size and weight.
>
> Eric in San Antonio
> 8435FCSB
>