Bob,
I have not weighed it, but my best guess is that my Avion weighs around 6,500-7,000 pounds loaded. I was pulling around 65 mph. Ken's email makes me think my mph numbers are about right. You might double check the Excursion next time you tow. However, another thing to keep in mind when people are talking mpg numbers with diesel is that numbers from a few years ago will be higher since I understand the pre-low sulpher diesel generated more mpg (just like non-ethanol gas provides 10-15% better fuel economy). It is funny - fuel economy is going down due to government mandates at the same time fuel prices are rising. We've made the 2000 mile round trip to the Keys for the last three years for the week between Christmas and New Years but the cost of the fuel is beginning to make it hard to justify. Or, we need to make the trip longer so we feel we are getting more value out of the amount we spend on diesel (this would be my first choice if it was not for work).
Jarrod
P.S. Your bus idea sounds neat, but I bet your fuel economy with it would be in the mid single digets.
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Basques
To: AirstreamList@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: [A/S] New 2011 Eco-boost Ford!
how much does your Avion Weigh? My Excella comes in around 8500 lbs
fully loaded (7100 dry).
bobb
Bob,
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