>>> Jarrod J White <jarrodjwhite@comcast.net> wrote:
You're probably right on the mileage for the bus. I did talk to a
local School bus driver about the mileage they get, and in the rural
setting that we're in, they get about 6-7 MPG. That's with all the
starting and stopping too. So I would think the 10-12 range would
certainly be within reach in stock form, and if I remove about 1/3 of
the weight from the backend (everything rear of the rear axle, and some
over it for a flat bed) I think the numbers can go up even further.
The nice part is, you can get these things with 100k on them for $2-3k,
and they have been kept up repair wise pretty well.
There are two local school districts that sell at least one of them a
year.
That's an interesting observation on the fuel economy, now vs then,
point of view. The F350 numbers are from around 2003-2004, so they
could certainly be skewed. It also sort of fits with the lower milage
for the Excursion, but we did purchase it in 2004, before the whole
changeover in the newer fuel usage.
I won't be towing till summer again, although I do drag my
Skidsteer/dumptrailer around from time to time, I might run that before
the summer camping starts.
bobb
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 (
mailto:AirstreamList%40yahoogroups.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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