WOW 27mpg

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we have Transit Front wheel drive Hymer now with a 2.2 engine. Haven't had opportunity for brim to brim, but it is a LOT better on diesel than the 2.0 ducato we had before. Saying that, the Ducato was with an Alocove over the cab and the Hymer is low profile. I am brave enough to say that 30mpg seems achievable if I don't drive 70mph all the time. Quite pleased with that.
 
Teutone said:
we have Transit Front wheel drive Hymer now with a 2.2 engine. Haven't had opportunity for brim to brim, but it is a LOT better on diesel than the 2.0 ducato we had before. Saying that, the Ducato was with an Alocove over the cab and the Hymer is low profile. I am brave enough to say that 30mpg seems achievable if I don't drive 70mph all the time. Quite pleased with that.
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My 2.2l Transit based Hymer Exsis returns an average mpg of 27-28 with mixed speeds and roads-I'm happy with that.
 
How important is fuel economy?
When you add up the real cost of motorhome ownership, - financing cost of purchase, depreciation, insurance, maintenance, tax, repairs, upgrades, club membership, breakdown recovery, camp site fees etc and take into account yearly mileage travelled, which is some cases is quite low, - how much difference to overall cost does is make if you are getting only 25mpg rather than 35mpg.
I would guess that for a lot of owners the difference is minimal so why not have a more powerful engine, accept lower mpg, but have the benefit of a much easier and relaxed drive the more powerful engine will give.
 
Borderland said:
How important is fuel economy?
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I would guess that for a lot of owners the difference is minimal so why not have a more powerful engine, accept lower mpg, but have the benefit of a much easier and relaxed drive the more powerful engine will give.
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Agreed. Our 4.6 tonne Hymer 416CDi Sprinter returned just over 20 mpg last season, going to Southern Spain and back twice. Very happy with that because it carries everything we need, it is a very smooth engine and it goes like stink!
John
 
I can hit 30mpg on a motorway run at 55-60mph steady.

I often get it dropping to 27ish though on country runs. A lot of that though is the lumpy welsh back roads I drive poor ole Sully up n down.

I can live with that, esp as I don't have the heavy depreciation etc to take into account with cost of ownership.

Van is 2000 LDV Convoy lwb hi-top with a Ford 2.5di non turbo banana engine with Ford 5-speed box and axle.
 
Borderland said:
How important is fuel economy?

I would guess that for a lot of owners the difference is minimal so why not have a more powerful engine, accept lower mpg, but have the benefit of a much easier and relaxed drive the more powerful engine will give.
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Those two things don't always go hand in hand, an underpowered engine can use more fuel struggling to lug around the weight of a motorhome compared to a more powerful one being under stressed.
My Hymer averages 24mpg, but I rarely go about 55mph because I know with only 89bhp above that speed I'm burning loads of fuel for very little gain.
Given a choice I would always choice the more powerful engine over the supposedly economical one.
 
I have appreciation rather than depreciation for the next 3 or 4 years so yes, mpg is an important factor:cool:
 
I keep quite a close eye on mpg but only as a indicator as to how things are running. A sudden drop in mpg could mean something needs looking at . Fiat Ducato 120 multijet Swift Mondial pvc. on average 29-31mpg.
 
the difference for me is how FAR I can get with one tank. With 20mpg you have to stop a lot more on a longer journey. I like to drive and once I am behind the wheel, I don't want to stop every 2 hours.
 
I have just averaged 35mpg from home to the South of France, Hymer 584 with 2.8jtd, we always get better mpg in France because the roads are more free flowing and driving efficiently is easier, I expect a little less going home but I will still average more than 30mpg so I am happy
 
Mine van was transformed when i added one of these Energy Tuning UK

Before fitting the slightest hint of an incline had me dropping down to 4th and driving up Shap on the M6 had it down to 3rd gear :sad:

Now after fitting there are much fewer gear changes especially on the motorway and it sails up Shap in 5th gear comfortably.

An added bonus is that it has resulted in better MPG when driven sensibly.
 
K9d said:
Those two things don't always go hand in hand, an underpowered engine can use more fuel struggling to lug around the weight of a motorhome compared to a more powerful one being under stressed.
My Hymer averages 24mpg, but I rarely go about 55mph because I know with only 89bhp above that speed I'm burning loads of fuel for very little gain.
Given a choice I would always choice the more powerful engine over the supposedly economical one.
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I agree! Our 3.0L doesn't struggle. I struggle not to flippin wheel-spin it!!!! :lol-049:
 
I have 2 Saabs
One is a 2.0i 130bhp
One is a 2.3 Turbo remapped to 290bhp

First one struggles to give 32mpg
Turbo I can get up to 40mpg

More power is good for the planet:rabbit:
 
my car with caravan used to average 22mpg my motorhome averages 26-27mpg so I feel happy with that
 
sasquatch said:
My 2.2l Transit based Hymer Exsis returns an average mpg of 27-28 with mixed speeds and roads-I'm happy with that.
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Our 2.2 Transit Chausson Flash 28, low profile 24ft has shown average 28.5mpg for a while.

Has been down to 25mpg. Depends on wind direction and going to Gloucester next month will do better going but drop on the way home. Not sure if less downhill, but usually driving into the wind.

There isn't a lot of throttle pedal movement, so scope for fine adjustment is less, but cruise control does reduce the mpg. Maybe set it to 55mph and see what that does, but usually go at 65mph.

Or could go to bed ad wait for the wind to drop...........
 
I too believe that motorhomes like boats have a design speed where they move at their own best economical speed and power efficiency. Find that and you'll find your best fuel consumption.
 
My understanding is to find at what revs give the max torque and hover around that rev range for best economy.
 
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