anybody know what kind of fuel mileage one of these gets with a 8-71 and 4 speed manual, 35ft? also are these good busses and what should one be looking at? thanks
Outlaw
With 4 speed auto at 62-65 mph towing Honda Element 7oo mi avg. 703 mph.
JPO
That was suspose to be 7.3 mph not 703. ( Fingers have a way of striking the wrong keys)
I've only checked mine twice and am satisfied with the 7 mpg I get.
NCbob
John,
Several other items to consider. What speed you run is parimount, also size of tires, rear ratio, your foot sensitivity( speed consistency) hills mountains etc.
I have a 6V92TA, 4spd auto, 11R-24.5 tires (I forget the rotation per mile, FS590's) and a standard rear( I think) and I am posting 7.5+ @ 62-63.
I used to run 71-75 with a resultant 5.75 mpg. I slowed down, less stress, better economy.
This is the only bus I have ever driven, but it is all we need & we are super satisfied. The 35'er has maneuvered places I would not have ventured with a larger coach.
Good Luck,
Gary
I get around 6.5 with 8V71 and Spicer with a 3.73 rear gear. That's towing a little car, through the hills of PA and WV up and down 77 and 79.
Brian.
The last time checked from N-east Ga to P-cove in Sc. we got 8. We are 8v71 with a 3.33 gear, towing a suzuki sidekick 4-down. I have seen 6.5 to 8.5 ,depends on how hard you drive and how much you stay in lower gears. Glen Rice
thanks all. that helps alot. still waiting for my house to sell before i buy a bus. soon i hope. lol.
Outlaw