1984 FC35 3208TA Fuel Consumption

[Eric Johnson]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller" wrote:
>Hi Jeff,
Didn't change engines. Guess I've just been wishing it was 300 hp too long.
The rest of
the numbers are right though, honest.
Regards, Eric in San Antonio
84FC35SB


> 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
> >
>