Performance of a PT36 vs a PT38

[krminyl@...]

Hi Andy,

On a good day, I get around 5 mpg in my '86 38' PT, fully loaded, and
pulling a 24' enclosed trailer with a sand car, quads, and gear (about a 6000lb
trailer and load). Unloaded, I don't ever remember getting any better that
6mpg. Although it probably doesn't matter much, I run my generator about 1/3rd
of the time when driving (to run the A/C's), and about 3-4hrs a day to cook,
and charge the batts because 90% of our travels and destinations involve no
hookups. I think the 8V92 traditionally gets around 4-6 MPG, the 6V92 6-8 MPG,
and the 3208 CAT in the range of 6-10 (give or take a little, and depending
on terrain, speed, and load)

I try to soften the shock at the pump by filling often...pumping 50 gallons
a couple different times vs. getting 200 gallons at once. Silly as it
sounds, I don't feel so bad getting fuel this way! Remember, these vehicles
weigh
twice as much and are 10 times safer than the plastic palaces and
sticks-and-staples on the road right now. I'll sacrifice a little MPG over
safety any
day.


Good luck...big decision!

Kevin McKeown
Yorba Linda, CA
1986 38' PT


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