Performance of a PT36 vs a PT38

[jvredden@...]

The mpg on my 91 PT-40 has ranged from a low of high 4 mpg to low 6 mpg. I
don't think that 2 fill ups will give you an accurate evaluation. There are
too many variables. How you drive, what you are carry on board, what you are
towing and how was your patience on letting all of the foam disperse when
you fill up. When I took the time I have nursed in 20+ gallons into the tank
once the nozzle clicked off. I have put 25K on the coach over the last 2.5
years and having kept track feel that if I drive like my wife prefers ( around
60 mph...remember if you get in a hurry in a RV you need to reconsider your
priorities) we get from the high 5's to low 6's. We would only see 8 mpg
down hill with a tail wind coasting in neutral. You didn't buy it for the mpg.
If that were your consideration buy a fiberglass coach and get the extra
1-2 mpg. You are still ahead of the game in the Bird when you consider that
the fiberglass coach will depreciate into a net nothing (scrap) value and the
Vintage bird will retain its base value. You bought to enjoy and
travel...sooooo enjoy and travel and don't sweat the mpg. You gotta pay to
play in any
endeavor.

john redden 91 PT40


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